2. Riotous. Prov. xxviii. 7.

3. Thieves. Isa. i. 23.

4. Depraved. Prov. xxix. 3. 1 Cor. v. 9.

5. Irreligious. 2 Thess. iii. 14. Jam. iv. 4.

If important for yourselves, doubly so for the young, unformed minds of your children.

II. Form good friendships.

‘The friendship of the world is enmity with God.’ Jam. iv. 4.

David chose his friends from those who feared God. Ps. cxix. 63. Heb. x. 33.

III. Observe three rules for the sake of your children, as well as yourselves.

1. Never harbour bad guests.