Scripture teaches that our past relationships can have a lasting impact on our lives, and that God is concerned with how we navigate these connections. The apostle Paul's letter to Philemon demonstrates the redemptive power of forgiveness in healing strained relationships, as seen in Philemon's reconciliation with Onesimus. Additionally, 1 Corinthians warns against the corrupting influence of bad company, while Proverbs cautions that the company we keep can shape our character. As believers, we are called to forgive others, just as God has forgiven us, as expressed in Ephesians and to be transformed by renewing our minds, as encouraged in Romans.
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For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.