Characteristics of Friends

Characteristics of FriendsReally about being a godly individual (displaying in our lives the character of God ~ fruit of the Spirit in relationships) Galatians 5:19-26 Colossians 3:5-14 Philippians 2:1-4Simply put, in friendship we should practice the “Golden Rule” Matthew 7:12 – “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law andthe Prophets.So, practically, what does this look like? Communication [true, necessary, and kind] Candor Commitment/Closeness/Constancy (faithfulness) CounselProverbs that address this: Prov. 12:18 – There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Prov. 14:29 – Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Prov. 15:28 – The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evilthings. Prov. 16:28 – A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. Prov. 17:9 – Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. Prov. 17:28 – Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemedintelligent. Prov. 18:13 – If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. Prov. 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Prov. 20:19 – Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore, do not associate with a simplebabbler. Prov. 25:11 – A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Prov. 27:5–6 – Better is open rebuke than hidden love. 6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are thekisses of an enemy. Prov. 27:10 – Do not forsake your friend and your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in theday of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. Prov. 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Prov. 28:23 – Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. Prov. 17:17 – A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Prov. 18:24 – A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than abrother. Prov. 20:5 – The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Prov. 20:6 – Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find? Prov. 15:22 – Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. Prov. 24:6 – for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory. Prov. 27:9 – Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.  Remember, we live in a fallen and broken world ~ effects relationships+++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