32ch lesson 27 - the wisdom of friendship

27Friendship

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chapter 27

angerdanger weighs you down.

angerletting it go = freedom

anger is toxic.

Anger = Stress • Cardiovascular Disease

• Anxiety

• Hypertension

• Depression

• Sexual dysfunction

• Insomnia and fatigue

friendship matters.

Do not underestimate the power of association…

Harvard Studyof Adult Development

Dr. Robert Waldinger

What is friendship?

What kind of friend are you?

What are your expectations?

Have you worked on being a great

friend?

criticism1A friend’s criticism is useful.

27:6

Criticism from a friend is useful.Proverbs 27:6

counsel2A friend’s counsel gladdens the heart.

27:9

Perfume and incense gladden the heart, but not as much as the counsel of a good friend.

Proverbs 27:9

counselcriticismwhat’s wrong how to make it right

intention

loyalty3A friend doesn’t forsake you.

27:10

Do not forsake your friendsProverbs 27:10

protection4A friend guards your reputation.

27:18

Whoever tend a fig tree eats of its fruit; so one who guards a friend’s reputation is also honored.

Proverbs 27:18

revelation5A friend helps you see the beauty in yourself.

27:19

As water reflects back your face, let your heart mirror the face of a friend.

Proverbs 27:19

criticism

counsel

loyaltyprotection

revelationLOVE

how tosharpen

clean the blades1A true friend’s criticism helps you clean the blades.

examine sharpness2A friends honest feedback helps you assess your sharpness.

grind the blades3Criticism tells you what’s wrong. Counsel helps you make it right.

smooth the edges4A true friend’s consistency refines you.

test the sharpness5A true friend encourages you to use the wisdom you’ve learned.

oil the blades6A true friend covers you with prayer and encouragement.

27Friendship