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Be A Better Friend

November 15, 2015 by

45-Be a Better Friend

Do Better Be Better

Wisdom for Life from Solomon

Proverbs 2:2-4

“…a true friend is closer than your family.” Proverbs 18:24 (CEV)

 

David went and got Jonathan’s son and took care of him.

 

 

Make time for friendships

“If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, ‘Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.’ Proverbs 3:28 (NLT)

 

Don’t run when life changes 

“Never abandon a friend – either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.” Proverbs 27:10 (NLT)

 

A true friend walks in when everyone else walks out.

 

Practice Impartial Friendship

Don’t treat one friend one way and another friend another way.

 

“Many people want to please a leader, and everyone is friends with those who give gifts.” Proverbs 19:6 (NCV)

 

“Wealth makes many ‘friends’; poverty drives them all away .” Proverbs 19:4 (NLT)

 

“The poor are despised even by their neighbor, while the rich have many ‘friends.’ It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.” Proverbs 14:20-21 (NLT)

 

Don’t take your friends for granted. 

“Don’t visit your neighbor too often, or you will wear out your welcome.” Proverbs 25:17 (NLT)

 

Be in your friend’s corner if they are not there to defend themselves. 

“A friend is always loyal…” Proverbs 17:17a (NLT)

 

“Whoever forgives someone’s sin make a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.” Proverbs 17:9 (NCV)

The anti-Social Media scripture.

 

“It is foolish to belittle ones neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.” Proverbs 11:12 (NLT)

Tamala R. Maddox, Ph. D.

Principal

R.F. Bumpus Middle School

Filed Under: Sermons

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