In the same way that your family influenced you growing up, the people you live with now will also change the way you speak, act and think. This is sizeably workable news if you pick solid, Christian roommates who will help you to grow. Proverbs 27:17 says that "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

However, the influence of your roommates can also corrupt your grand character according to the verse from 1 Corinthians. Rather than being sharpened, you could be slowly whittled away. The worst part is, this happens slowly and gradually and you may not even realize youre changing.

So how may you avoid bad business in your new roommates? Make sure you choose many people that you are familiar with. People who youve had a chance to watch for a nice year or so. This will ensure that you know the person youre about to move in with. Spend some measure with them in a variety of situations. Is there anything questionable about their beliefs or activities? Ask a couple everybody for advice as well. Some of your friends may have seen a different side of your potential roommate.

What if youre not thinking of moving in with anyone you understand ? What if it has to be someone random? This is probably the case if youre moving into a dorm your first year of college. Youre really going to have to rely on God to provide you with someone who will be dazzling business . Either way, it can be good to have some up front conversations to lay down a framework for what your apartment/dorm will be like. You can let your roommate know, gently of course, that drugs and heavy drinking arent cool with you and that youre not really into partying too much. Do not come across as self-righteous and your roommate will understand.

If youre in a situation where youve been thrown in with a roommates with bad character, find some support outside of your dorm. Join a church nearby or find an on-campus group to hang out with. A group that can sharpen you and give you advice and help. Through them, you might even have an opportunity to change your roommate into good company.