have surrounded myself with people who have a strong relationship with God. It is critical to have friends who have godly values and a strong sense of conscience. This is what helped King David—he was surrounded by his mighty men. The disciples gave strength to one another and to Jesus (most of the time). And the apostle Paul’s letters affirm over and over the solid relationships he had with friends. If the people around us do not have a healthy moral foundation, we will be more likely to ignore our