Psalm 1:1

Blessed (fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God) is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked (following their advice and example), Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sit (down to rest) in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers).

Sometimes what we need to get closer to God is to walk away from the influence of others.  If we look upon the world and how it behaves, we begin to accept it as normal.  That is why the renewing of the mind with the word is critical.  It refocuses our thoughts onto what is truly good.