You're hangin out with who? Bahasa Indonesia

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The pastor confesses he almost died from drinking and was bankrupt after hanging out with friends who only used him.

The episode opens with the pastor greeting the audience in a mix of English and Indonesian, sharing he feels filled with God's love. He tells a funny story about a nurse and a boy named Johnny to lighten the mood before introducing the main topic from Proverbs 13:20. The pastor explains he had doubts about the message's timing but received a vision of a young man chased by a gang in a pasture, confirming its relevance. He reads the verse in English: 'Walk with the wise and become wise. Associate with fools and get in trouble.' The pastor discusses Solomon's wisdom, noting he was the richest and wisest man, and compares spending time with wise people like Tim Cook or Jeff Bezos to highlight value. He transitions to biblical warnings, citing Proverbs 23:20-21 against drunkards and gluttons, and 1 Corinthians 5:11 and 15:33 on avoiding bad company that corrupts character. A key personal testimony follows, where the pastor recounts his past in Bali, drinking heavily with wrong friends who only used him, leading to near-death and bankruptcy. He shares how he quit drinking 15 years ago through God's grace and his wife's support. The sermon addresses peer pressure, with examples of friends urging others to try drugs or immoral acts, and references Psalm 1:1-3 on the blessings of avoiding sinners. Practical advice includes joining church connect groups for positive friendships, offering benefits like wise counsel and true support. The pastor closes with a nine-word sermon quote, 'Don't give the enemy a seat at your table,' emphasizing careful friendship choices, and ends with a prayer for godly influences.

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A candid Christian testimony about drinking, paid-for friendships, and the influences that shape conduct.

The episode frames a Christian teaching on influence through a personal story about friendship, drinking, and the company that can shape a life.

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You get a candid Bali testimony about drinking, partying, paid-for friendships, and asking God for better influences.

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