Biblical Friendship
from Sovereign Grace Hosted by Walter Resendes
TITLE: Biblical Friendship TEXT: Proverbs, various DATE; November 7, 2021 PM I. The Importance of Friendship A. We need friends. Ecc. 4:9-12 B. Too many friends can be a problem. Prov. 18:24 C. The value of sincere and kind friends Prov. 22:11 II. Do’s and Don’ts of a Good Friend A. Do love your friends. Lev. 19:18; Matt. 19:19, 22:39; Rom. 13:9-10; Gal. 5:14; Jas 2:8 B. Don’t forsake them when there is a need. Prov. 27:10, 11 C. Do choose them carefully. Prov. 12:26; 13:20; 16:28-29; 21:10; 22:24; 1 Cor. 15:33 D. Don’t look down on them. Prov. 14:20-21 E. Don’t betray their confidence. Prov. 17:9 F. Don’t accuse them without cause. Prov. 24:28-29; 25:8-10, 18 G. Don’t guarantee their debts. Prov. 6:1-5; 17:18 H. Don’t overstay your welcome. Prov. 25:17 I. Don’t flatter you friend. Be real. Prov. 27:14 III. Characteristics of a Good Friendship A. Counsel Prov. 27:9, 17 B. Confrontation Prov. 18:17; 27:5-6 C. Closeness Prov. 18:24 D. Compassion Luke 10:25-37 E. Consistency Prov. 17:17
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