true friendship proverbs 27:9. our best companion: god jesus made this clear. jn. 15:12-15jesus made...
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TrueFriendship
Proverbs 27:9
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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Godly Principles for Godly Friendships
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Proverbs 12:26“The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray.”
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Godly Principles for Godly Friendships
Speak With Grace
Proverbs 22:11
“He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his
friend.”
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Godly Principles for Godly FriendshipsBe Forgiving
Proverbs 17:9“He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates friends.”