• Requirement of separation. “Walk not thou … with them; refrain thy foot from their path” (Proverbs 1:15). Separation involves two things. People and paths/practices/philosophies. First, people. “Walk not thou … with them.” Evil companions will lead you to evil conduct. You will waste and ruin your life if you keep bad company. Second, paths. “Refrain thy foot from their path.” The path involves practices and philosophies of evil. Walk in such a path and you will soon be polluted. • Reasons for
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