Know Thine Frenemy | Life-Giving Relationships (Week 5) | Pastor Mat Saxon

We've all had that friend who seemed supportive on the surface, but deep down you knew something wasn't quite right. We could call this type of person a "frenemy" - someone who pretends to be your friend but is actually working against you behind the scenes. In this eye-opening message, Mat Saxon dives into God's Word to reveal three major red flags that expose a frenemy. We'll learn how frenemies use excessive flattery to manipulate us and get what they want. We'll also see how frenemies enable our self-destructive behaviors by greenlighting bad decisions, unlike true friends who lovingly speak the truth even when it's hard (Proverbs 27:6). Perhaps most insidiously, frenemies view us as temporary - they only stick around as long as the friendship benefits them. True biblical friendship means being "born to help in time of need" (Proverbs 17:17). Jesus himself modeled this sacrificial love by laying down his life for his friends (John 15:13). If you've ever been burned by a frenemy or want to become a better friend yourself, you won't want to miss this convicting and practical teaching. Mat unpacks the signs of a frenemy using vivid examples and razor-sharp truth from Scripture. You'll walk away with a new lens for evaluating the company you keep and Biblical wisdom for cultivating life-giving relationships. We all need friends who will push us toward Christ, not enable our sin. Let's heed God's call in 1 Corinthians to not be misled - "Bad company corrupts good morals." Join us for this powerful revelation on how to identify and deal with frenemies from a Biblical perspective. We pray this message from May 19, 2024 will bless you!! Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/gracefellowshipny To give online: gracefellowship.com/give/ To glorify God by making more and better disciples. This is the vision of Grace Fellowship, led by Pastor Rex Keener and based in New York’s Capital Region. —— Stay Connected Website: gracefellowship.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefellowshipny Instagram: www.instagram.com/gracefellowshipny