1. True Friendship

2. A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

3. True Friendship Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17

4. True Friendship Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up.

5. True Friendship Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart. Ecclesiastes 4:9- 12 Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart. Ecclesiastes 4:9- 12

6. True Friendship A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26

7. True Friendship Good friends reflect the character of Jesus and draw us closer to God.

8. True Friendship Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20).

9. True Friendship He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20

10. True Friendship Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19). Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19).

11. True Friendship He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13

12. True Friendship He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip. Proverbs 20:19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip. Proverbs 20:19

13. True Friendship Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19). III.Respect Space (25:17). Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19). III.Respect Space (25:17).

14. True Friendship Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you. Proverbs 25:17 Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor’s house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you. Proverbs 25:17

15. True Friendship Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19). III.Respect Space (25:17). IV.Give Honest Counsel (27:6, 9). Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19). III.Respect Space (25:17). IV.Give Honest Counsel (27:6, 9).

16. True Friendship Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6

17. True Friendship Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend. Proverbs 27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend. Proverbs 27:9

18. True Friendship Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19). III.Respect Space (25:17). IV.Give Honest Counsel (27:6, 9). V.Prove Faithful in Adversity (25:19; 17:17). Good Friends: I.Encourage Godly Character (13:20). II.Keep Confidences (11:13; 20:19). III.Respect Space (25:17). IV.Give Honest Counsel (27:6, 9). V.Prove Faithful in Adversity (25:19; 17:17).

19. True Friendship Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. Proverbs 25:19 Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. Proverbs 25:19

20. True Friendship A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17

21. True Friendship “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

22. True Friendship Thank God for being the perfect Friend. Pray He will help you find godly friends and become one. Thank God for being the perfect Friend. Pray He will help you find godly friends and become one.

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