Every Man Needs Godly Friendships
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What Does The Bible Say about Friends
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13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
John 15:13-15
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13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Definition of Friend
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
n.A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
n.A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
n.A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.
A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.
Support Through Life's Challenges
17 A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
- KJV
We Need Friends To
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
To celebrate the good times
To help see you through the challenging times in your life
Not going to be jealous of your success.
Love you not tolerate you
Push You Into Paths Of Righteousness
17 Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
- KJV
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Sometimes you need a friend who will just give it to you straight.
Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future
Sometimes You Need Someone You Know You Can Trust
Trust: = Firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing.
Loyal = Faithful to a person, ideal, custom, cause, or duty.
How To Pick Your Friends
26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: But the way of the wicked seduceth them.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Jesus Is The Ultimate Friend
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”