Be a Good Friend

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BE A GOOD FRIEND
ADVANTAGES OF BEING A FRIEND OF THE TRIUNE GOD

WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF US AS HIS FRIEND.
> Matthew 22:36-40;
> 1 John 4:7; 3:18;
> 1 John 3:18
> John 15:13-14
CAUTION REGARDING FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD.
> James 4:4-5
> Proverbs 21:2a
> 2 Corinthians 6:14
> Proverbs 13:20
> Proverbs 22:24-25
Intentional friendships:
> Share the gospel.
> Conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of our calling.
> Balance intentional friendships with a biblical friendship.
> Proverbs 13:20
> Proverbs 22:24-25
HOW DO WE BECOME BIBCAL FRIENDS?
1. Be a believer in Christ.
2. Grow.
1Peter 2:2
3. Serve.
Proverbs 18:24
4. Be molded more Christ-like by our circumstances.
5. Walk by the Spirit.


WHAT DO BIBLICAL FRIENDS DO?

> BIBLICAL FRIENDS LOVE SACRIFICIALLY.
John 15:14-15
“The Dirty Half-Dozen” or “Don’t Wanna – Ain’t Gonna!”

> BIBLICAL FRIENDS ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT PLACING CONDITIONS.
Proverbs 17:17

> BIBLICAL FRIENDS KEEP HEALTHY BOUNDARIES.
> 1 Corinthians 13:4
Proverbs 25:17

> BIBLICAL FRIENDS MUTUALLY EDIFIY.
Proverbs 27:6
Proverbs 27:17

THREE QUALITIES OF TRUE BIBLICAL FRIENDS.
> TRUE BIBLICAL FRIENDS ARE TRUSTWORTHY.
Proverbs 18:24
Psalm 119:63
> TRUE BIBLICAL FRIENDS ARE WISE (COUNSELORS).
Proverbs 20:18
Proverbs 27:9
> TRUE BIBLICAL FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGERS.
Hebrews 10:24-25

“True biblical friendships are rare treasures. They take time to nurture, but in the process we grow more Christ-like.”



BIBLICAL FRIENDS FOREVER
Sharon Riekenberg