One of the truly great blessing of life is friendship. God made us to be social creatures, and within each one of us he has put an appreciation of and a need for friendship. When chosen wisely, friends can be blessings to us and remain with us for years—some through our lives. When poorly chosen, they can bring us to disaster.
Let each of us examine ourselves to determine the type of friend we are. Next, let us examine our friends, to see their effect on us. Finally, let us teach our children the power of friendship and help them to make wise choices in their own friendships.
A friend can . . .
Remain constant in his/her devotion to you—in good and bad times (Proverbs 17:17).
Betray you (Matthew 26:49, 50).
Hurt you while helping you (Proverbs 27:6).
Appear to help you while hurting you (1 Corinthians 15:33).
Multiply your joy by sharing it with you (Romans 12:15).
Divide your sorrow while sharing it with you (Romans 12:15).
Provide counsel when needed (Proverbs 27:9).
Risk his/her life for you (Romans 16:3,4).
Be trusted (Philippians 2:20-22).
Be with you when everyone else has left you (2 Timothy 4: 11)..
Be closer than a family member (Proverbs 18:24).
Bring you to Jesus ( John 1: 45, 46).
Supply needs different from, and beyond romantic love (2 Samuel 1:26).
Help you as you journey toward heaven (Romans 16:1,2).
Hinder you as you try to live for Jesus (2 Timothy 4:10).
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