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8. MAKING FRIENDS AS A CHRISTIAN
I. THE PURPOSE OF FRIENDSHIP
A. Company—.
As we follow Christ, we have fellowship with Him; but we also have fellowship with other Christians.
B. Conversation—.
There must be unity in order to have friendship.
Division destroys friendship.
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THE PATTERN OF FRIENDSHIP
A. Confidence—.
You cannot have friends if you cannot be trusted.
You must learn to keep secrets.
B. Conversation—“An evil man sows strife; gossip separates the best of friends” ( LB).
C. Control—.
If you cannot control yourself, you will have no friends.
Don’t be friends with an angry man.
D. Concern—.
Mephibosheth was a cripple.
David gave him special attention since no one would be friendly with him.
E. Christ-like—, .
We should be willing to bear the burdens of others.
Their problems and burdens are ours.
F. Compassion—.
A friend will love regardless of whatever happens.
This is real love and compassion.
III.
THE PROBLEMS OF FRIENDSHIP
A. Sins of the tongue
1. Gossip—; .
Gossipers going from home to home, saying things they shouldn’t.
2. Whispering—.
Whispering is listed with other sins that will doom man’s soul.
B. Sinful traits
1. Misunderstanding—.
Misunderstanding led to lying and deception by Joseph’s brothers.
2. Jealousy—.
Never be jealous of your friends.
3. Bitterness—.
Bitterness destroys friendship.
4. Meddling—Keep your nose out of other people’s business.
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THE PRAISE OF FRIENDSHIP
A. Thanks—.
Be thankful for your friends.
B. Truthful—.
Be truthful at any cost.
C. Thoughtful—.
Paul thanks those who helped him in his work.
Pentz, C. M. (1975).
Christian Life Outlines (pp.
19–20).
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.
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