The Bible contains multiple admonitions to avoid “bad company” or “wrong company” because associating with negative influences can corrupt one’s character and moral choices. Key verses include 1 Corinthians 15:33, which states, “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character'”, and Proverbs 13:20, which says, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm”.