{"id":61531,"date":"2005-06-25T08:18:00","date_gmt":"2005-06-25T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/?p=61531"},"modified":"2023-06-25T08:22:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T13:22:14","slug":"notes-on-influence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/notes-on-influence\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes on Influence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<ul>\n<li>Genesis 5:3 &#8211; The influence of a father on his son<\/li>\n<li>Exodus 23:2 &#8211; Following a crowd is not an excuse for evil behavior<\/li>\n<li>Deuteronomy 12:29-32 &#8211; Do not let culture influence your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>Deuteronomy 18:9-12 &#8211; Do not let culture influence your religious beliefs<\/li>\n<li>I Kings 11:1-8 &#8211; The influence of Solomon&#8217;s wives<\/li>\n<li>I Kings 22:51-53 &#8211; An example of bad influence by parents<\/li>\n<li>II Kings 17:41 &#8211; A bad influence passed on to children and grandchildren<\/li>\n<li>II Chronicles 13:7 &#8211; Example that young people are vulnerable to bad influence<\/li>\n<li>II Chronicles 33:9 &#8211; A bad leader influences the nation<\/li>\n<li>Esther 10:3 &#8211; A leader who had a good influence on many<\/li>\n<li>Psalm 1:1 &#8211; Don&#8217;t let the wicked influence you<\/li>\n<li>Proverbs 3:1-4 &#8211; The influence of God&#8217;s law when taught by parents<\/li>\n<li>Proverbs 6:20-22 &#8211; The influence of godly teaching<\/li>\n<li>Proverbs 13:20 &#8211; Your companions will influence you for good or bad<\/li>\n<li>Proverbs 15:30 &#8211; A smile or good news impacts your mood<\/li>\n<li>Proverbs 22:6 &#8211; The lasting influence of childhood training<\/li>\n<li>Proverbs 22:24-25 &#8211; Angry people will influence those around them<\/li>\n<li>Jeremiah 23:14 &#8211; By following evil and not giving rebuke, sin continues<\/li>\n<li>Ezekiel 20:32 &#8211; Wanting to be like those around them<\/li>\n<li>Hosea 4:9 &#8211; The people&#8217;s influence on religious leaders<\/li>\n<li>Hosea 7:8 &#8211; Ephriam mixed with other people and is called a half-baked pancake<\/li>\n<li>Matthew 18:6 &#8211; Be careful of your influence on children (Luke 17:1-2)<\/li>\n<li>Matthew 26:13 &#8211; Good that is remembered<\/li>\n<li>Luke 6:40 &#8211; Teachers influence on students<\/li>\n<li>Luke 11:33-36 &#8211; Our lamp is based on our outlook<\/li>\n<li>John 12:9-11 &#8211; The influence of Lazarus<\/li>\n<li>Acts 10:24-27 &#8211; The influence of Cornelius<\/li>\n<li>Acts 13:50 &#8211; The evil influence of the Jews (Acts 14:2)<\/li>\n<li>Romans 1:8 &#8211; The church in Rome&#8217;s influence of faith<\/li>\n<li>I Corinthians 5:6-8 &#8211; Sin&#8217;s influence spreads<\/li>\n<li>I Corinthians 10:32-33 &#8211; Seek out a good reputation<\/li>\n<li>I Corinthians 15:33 &#8211; Evil companions corrupt morals<\/li>\n<li>I Corinthians 16:18 &#8211; Refreshing spirits<\/li>\n<li>II Corinthians 2:15-16 &#8211; Differing impact by the same person<\/li>\n<li>Philippians 1:12-15 &#8211; Even difficulties can influence others<\/li>\n<li>Philippians 2:15-16 &#8211; Christians are to shine as lights<\/li>\n<li>I Thessalonians 1:7-8 &#8211; A congregation being an example to others<\/li>\n<li>II Timothy 1:5 &#8211; Faith passed on from generation to generation to the Scriptures<\/li>\n<li>Hebrews 11:4 &#8211; Good that is remembered<\/li>\n<li>I Peter 3:1-2 &#8211; Winning husbands by conduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genesis 5:3 &#8211; The influence of a father on his son Exodus 23:2 &#8211; Following a crowd is not an excuse for evil behavior Deuteronomy 12:29-32 &#8211; Do not let culture influence your religious beliefs Deuteronomy 18:9-12 &#8211; Do not let culture influence your religious beliefs I Kings 11:1-8 &#8211; The influence of Solomon&#8217;s wives&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[201],"tags":[353],"class_list":["post-61531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-notes","tag-influence"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":35167,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/exactly-who-is-influencing-who\/","url_meta":{"origin":61531,"position":0},"title":"Exactly Who is Influencing Who?","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"May 9, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: II Chronicles 13:4-12 \u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Most Americans tend to have an independent streak. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We would like to think that we think for ourselves. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0As Christians, we aim to influence those around to do good. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0But influence is not a one-way street. II.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Our thoughts are shaped by\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Audio&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Audio","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/category\/audio\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":4405,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/am-i-to-blame-for-a-wayward-child\/","url_meta":{"origin":61531,"position":1},"title":"Am I to Blame for a Wayward Child?","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"May 20, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"by W. Frank Walton Introduction One of the most heartbreaking parts of life is for a parent to lose a child to the world (II Samuel 18:33). Guilt probes the sensitive conscience of a loving parent, \u201cAm I to blame?\u201d The Bible clearly teaches a balance of parental duty to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Sermon&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Sermon","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/category\/sermon\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":29167,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/jamaica-patois-wisdom-influence\/","url_meta":{"origin":61531,"position":2},"title":"Jamaica Patois Wisdom &#8211; Influence","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"December 29, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"by Jefferson David Tant The Jamaican Patois dialect is colorful, unique, and humorous. It is my desire to share some of the philosophy shown in this mix of colorful phrases that are witty as well as thought-provoking. I hope the readers both profit and enjoy. 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Hamilton Text: Matthew 5:13-16 \u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Few credit the influence we have on the lives of those around us. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The things we do and say impact the lives of those we come in contact. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sometimes our influence spreads to people we may not have seen. II.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The example of\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Audio&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Audio","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/category\/audio\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":87206,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/the-direction-of-influence\/","url_meta":{"origin":61531,"position":4},"title":"The Direction of Influence","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"May 24, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"by David Gibson The Peril of Proximity The cough and cold medicines on our closet shelf were stored in a box originally containing chocolate-covered peanuts. 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Hamilton Text: Luke 14:34-35 \u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Your reputation, your ability to influence others is valuable \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ecclesiastes 7:1 - Better than expensive perfume \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Proverbs 22:1 - Better than great wealth \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Christians are expected to influence the world - Matthew 5:13-16 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0D.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0But if we ruin our ability to influence others,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Audio&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Audio","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/category\/audio\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61531","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61531"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61531\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61531"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61531"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}