Friends are an essential part of life. We need them to thrive. In fact, God has created us to be in community and with friends. Friends love you at your worst and can help you be your best, but many of us don’t realize the importance of the people we choose to surround ourselves with. The friends you have help determine the quality and direction of our life. Where are our friendships leading us? In this series, we will discuss what is needed to have the kind of friendships that God wants us to have.

 

This week we look at two things we can’t let our friends do to us and one thing that we won’t stop doing. This message is centered around the simple concept that despite the impact our friends have on our future, we can’t ignore the people in our lives who don’t know Jesus. Therefore, we want our students to understand that they can’t let their friends distract them from following God’s plan and they can’t let their friends tempt them to sin. Despite their desire for good friends, they have to love people with the unconditional love of Christ. This is a non-negotiable as followers of Jesus… even with our friends!