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November 5, 2025Milo Curtis
Title: Bad Company

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33

Corruption feels like something is rotting. What once had a noble purpose has turned inward, driven by personal gain at others’ expense.

And it doesn’t happen quickly. It can be a slow rot.

You might even have some friends who have been making that slow turn. Quietly and without drama, they are rotting from the inside out, slowly becoming “bad company.”

And that’s where I think a good character can inspire bad company. It can refocus what it means to live with the noble purpose God has entrusted to us as men. That contrast can inspire change and save a man’s life from utter ruin.

Real men have good character.
Milo Curtis
Milo Curtis

Milo and his family currently live in North Carolina, where he is a staff Chaplain for MAG-14 at Cherry Point, NC. As a staff chaplain, he is responsible for the spiritual well-being of over 1200 marines and their families. He does this by participating in training events, deploying with the squadrons he covers, providing a constant presence of support and working with the command in facilitating general care and response in the face of family/unit emergencies.

Milo and Bethany have been in full-time ministry since 1999, and have enjoyed a wide variety of experiences and opportunities. In 2003, God brought Andrew into their lives, and in 2005 Olivia was the fourth addition to the family. Milo has stated repeatedly that God’s greatest tool in shaping his theology, philosophy of life and walk with Christ has been his family. Woodworking, riding his motorcycle, movies, camping, and time with his family are some of his favorite things to enjoy.