The world hates you! Although such a statement may not make us feel warm and fuzzy, a Christian who accepts such a reality is one step closer to finishing his course (Matthew 24:13). An old Spanish proverb reads, “Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres”, or “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are”. We are by nature influenced by the company that we keep. In light of this, we must walk very carefully among a world which Jesus emphatically declares is an enemy of our faith (John 15:18-25). We must not allow the fact that worldly agendas seem amicable, fashion ads seem inviting, retailers will take our money and even affirm that the customer is always right, or that fast food restaurants take orders….from us. Truthfully, there is no love for us in those efforts. Don’t get tricked.