Challenges of Friendships

Here is a list of challenges to meaningful God-honoring relationships:1. SinHurtful speech DishonestyAngerJealousyCovetousnessSelf-centeredness (relationships become “transactional”)2. Individualism3. Fear of homosexuality (homophobia) – CS Lewis4. Lack of gospel charityHolding onto to hurts [need to keep short accounts] Withholding forgiveness or not seeking it (not repenting)Lacking trust [even when we have been hurt, we need to be trust others ~ trust, but verify (be wise and discerning)] Lack kindness5. False ExpectationsIdolizingSufficiency Identity6. Being too busy7. TechnologyLimitations Dangers8. Life transitions+++For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: [email protected] website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate