Are We Called to be a Doormat?

Jesus Christ was the ultimate doormat, but not in every situation. And, no man made Him one, He obeyed the Father, it was His choice for the purpose of saving mankind.

When someone is wicked toward us we have options laid out in the Scripture. Sometimes we ignore an insult, other times we speak to resolve, and other times we walk away forever when the evil one will not stop their evil.

So here is the big answer: Seek the Holy Spirit for when, who, and where to guide all decisions pertaining to the company we keep.

Proverbs 13:20 “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”

First Corinthians 15:33 “Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”

Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.”

Proverbs 14:7 “Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.”

First Corinthians 5:11 “But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.”

Psalm 26:4-5 “I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites. I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.”

Proverbs 22:24-25 “Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.”

It's essential who we choose our friends. It is not only possible but likely that we will become like those we choose for friends. If our desire for friendship is greater than our desire for holiness, we will hang onto friends who will influence our speech, actions, and responses against the ways of God.

When we choose friends just because they are family who does not obey God, we damage our own reputation as well as slowly over time beginning to act like them to keep them happy with us.

If we lose friends because we wish to walk with God then that is a blessing to us.

If we gain friends who love God as much as we do then that is a blessing to us too.