TrueFriendship

Proverbs 27:9

Our Best Companion: God• Jesus made this

clear. Jn. 15:12-15• Yet, from the

beginning, God knew that His earthly crown (man) would need earthly companions.

Everybody Needs Somebody• “It is not good that man should be

alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” Gen. 2:18

• “Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone?” Ecc. 4:11

The Value of a True Friend• David and Jonathan. 1 Sam. 18:1-4• Paul with Timothy/Titus. 1 Tim. 1:2;

Tit. 1:4

“A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

(Proverbs 18:24, NASB95)

If Not Here… Then Elsewhere• Look around and some within the Lord’s

church likely have their closest friends outside the church. Why?– No genuine fellowship with brethren.– They cannot trust their brethren: gossip;

condemnatory; etc. Prov. 16:28b– They love the world. 1 Jn. 2:15

Godly Principles for Godly FriendshipsChoose Your Friends Wisely

Proverbs 12:26“The righteous should choose his friends carefully,

For the way of the wicked leads them astray.”

Godly Principles for Godly FriendshipsSpeak With Grace

Proverbs 22:11“He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his

friend.”

Godly Principles for Godly FriendshipsBe Forgiving

Proverbs 17:9“He who covers a transgression seeks love,

But he who repeats a matter separates friends.”