Mingling

S ~ But they mingled with the Gentiles and learned their works; they served their idols, which became a snare to them. Psalm 106:35-36

O ~ Mingling, mixing, and learning. More was perhaps caught than taught - but the influence was clear, they ended up serving idols, and became ensnared.

A ~ Mingling is not harmless. We can't be isolated from the world, but we do need to be isolated. We need to be 'friends of sinners' and yet 'come out and be separate'.  Mingling reminds me of the mixed multitude who came out of Egypt with Moses, and how idolatrous sacrifices were mingled with blood.

P ~ Lord, please help me to be influenced by Your Spirit and Your Word, than I might not have a mingled devotion to You.