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Discover the six marks of a real friend from Proverbs and learn how to be considerate, confidential, candid, and constructive in your friendships. Explore the importance of consistency and loyalty, while reflecting on the wonderful relationship with God through Christ.
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“Cultivating my friendships” Proverbs 27:19
SIX MARKS OF A REAL FRIEND committed to I must be . that person “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Prov. 18:24 “Some friendships do not last, but some friends are more loyal then brothers.” Prov. 18:24
considerate 2. I must be . “Friendliness bears fruit for a man . . .” Prov. 17:22 “Love forgets mistakes. Nagging about them parts the best of friends.” Prov. 17:9
3. I must be . confidential “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.” Prov. 11:13
4. I must be . candid “Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted. Prov. 27:5-6 “An honest answer is the sign of a true friendship.” Prov. 24:26
constructive 5. I must be . “As iron sharpens iron, friend shapes friend.” Prov. 27:17 1 Thes. 5:11
consistent and loyal 6. I must be . “A friend loves at all times, a brother is born for adversity.” Prov. 17:17 NOW we can rejoice in our wonderful relationship with God – all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done in dying for our sins – making us friends with God! Rom 5:11