TITLE: Biblical Friendship

TEXT: Proverbs, various

DATE; November 7, 2021 PM

I. The Importance of Friendship

A. We need friends. Ecc. 4:9-12

B. Too many friends can be a problem. Prov. 18:24

C. The value of sincere and kind friends Prov. 22:11

 II. Do’s and Don’ts of a Good Friend

A. Do love your friends. Lev. 19:18; Matt. 19:19, 22:39; Rom. 13:9-10; Gal. 5:14; Jas 2:8

B. Don’t forsake them when there is a need. Prov. 27:10, 11

C. Do choose them carefully. Prov. 12:26; 13:20; 16:28-29; 21:10; 22:24; 1 Cor. 15:33

D. Don’t look down on them. Prov. 14:20-21

E. Don’t betray their confidence. Prov. 17:9

F. Don’t accuse them without cause. Prov. 24:28-29; 25:8-10, 18

G. Don’t guarantee their debts. Prov. 6:1-5; 17:18

H. Don’t overstay your welcome. Prov. 25:17

I. Don’t flatter you friend. Be real. Prov. 27:14

III. Characteristics of a Good Friendship

A. Counsel Prov. 27:9, 17

B. Confrontation Prov. 18:17; 27:5-6

C. Closeness Prov. 18:24

D. Compassion Luke 10:25-37

E. Consistency Prov. 17:17