Godly Relationship Part 2

What are Godly Relationships?

Godly: of relating to, or proceeding directly from God, divine. (God has involved in something that is Godly)

Relationship: the state or character of being related or interrelation, connection between two or more things.

Therefore a Godly Relationship: is a connection between two people proceeding directly from two people related to each other divinely Eph 5:12

It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret Friends

In this lesson we will discuss true friendship and how God wants you to choose your friends. We will also look at being a good friend

How does the Bible define a Friend?

A person who walks in agreement with you Amos 3:3

Amos 3:3 NLT

Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?

A True Friend is always loyal, and a Brother is born to help in time of need. Prov 17:17

Proverbs 17:17 NLT

A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.

A person that is faithful Proverbs 27:6

Proverbs 27:6 NLT

6 Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.

A person with whom one has friendly and honest communication 1Sam 20:16-17

1 Samuel 20:16–17 NLT

16 So Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, saying, “May the Lord destroy all your enemies!” 17 And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.

Jesus is our best Friend

A real and actual friend of Jesus is one who follows and obeys Him. Jesus accepted the wound and suffering of the cross to make it possible for us to become friends John 15:13-15

How does Jesus Christ speak to us? Face to Face Exodus 33:11

Potential Friends of Jesus are those who can become actual friends through accepting Jesus Christ as their personal Savior Rom 10:9-10, John 15:14

What are some qualities of a real friend?

80-Year-Old Girlfriend & Boyfriend | Break Time | Michael Jr.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1fCQB_uol8

Being True - 1 Sam 18:1-3

Being Close - Prov 18:24

Being Sincere - Romans 12:9

Being Saved - Amos 3:3

Christian (light) being friends with the unsaved (darkness)

What does the Bible say about Christian (light) Being Friends with the unsaved (darkness)? (Light and Darkness are opposites)

Don’t be teamed with those who do not love the Lord, for what do the people of God have in common with the people of sin? How can light live with darkness? And what harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a Christian be partner with one who doesn’t believe? 1 Cor 15:33

1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT

33 Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”

False Friend

Someone who seems like a friend in opportune times but does not remain a friend in all seasons of life.

Friendships of Light and Darkness could lead to:

You could be influenced and then misled: “Bad company corrupts good Character” 1 Cor 15:33

1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT

Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”

Being a friend of the world become an enemy of God James 4:4

James 4:4 NLT

4 You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.

Examples of friendship in the Bible

What are some examples of friendship in the Bible?

God and Abraham Isa 41:8

David and Jonathan 1Sam 18:1-4

Jesus and the disciples John 15:13-15

John 15:13–15 NLT

13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.

Doing the Word

Starting today, choosing your friends according to the Word of God and being a true friend to others.