Friendship

Friendship is one of the most common and wonderful relationships we experience. What does the Bible teach about friendship, and how can we choose and be a better friend? We have a lovely example of friendship in Jonathan and David before us. 1 Samuel 18:1-5 - "As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armour, and even his sword and his bow and his belt. And David went out and was successful wherever Saul sent him, so that Saul set him over the men of war. And this was good in the sight of all the people and also in the sight of Saul's servants." (ESV) A note and a point of prayer: It was a five-point sermon, and during the 4th point a visitor walked in who sadly happened to be an addict; hence, I was led to call her to have Jesus as a friend who is better than worldly friends. And at the end of this point, she left the chapel. So, if you hear any abrupt change in delivery, now you know why! Please pray for her salvation.