1 Samuel 31 “Jonathan – David’s Friend” “Jonathan – David’s Friend” Pg 273 In Church Bibles

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving

A man who has friends Proverbs 18:24

A man who has friends must himself be friendly… Proverbs 18:24

And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice

The righteous should choose his friends carefully Proverbs 12:26

The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. Psalm 1:1 - NLT

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice 4. Friendship is Commitment 1 Samuel 18:3 1 Samuel 20:8,16 1 Samuel 23:18

A friend loves at all times… Proverbs 17:17

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice 4. Friendship is Commitment 5. Friendship is Being Available Means being Accessible Means Listening

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him. Proverbs 18:13

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice 4. Friendship is Commitment 5. Friendship is Being Available Means being Accessible Means Listening Means Counseling – speaking truth

Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty counsel. Proverbs 27:9

As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17

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

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice 4. Friendship is Commitment 5. Friendship is Being Available 6. Friendship is Protective

Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? Psalm 15:1-3

He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, Psalm 15:1-3

He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Psalm 15:1-3

He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend Psalm 15:1-3

A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. Proverbs 16:28

He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. Proverbs 17:9

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice 4. Friendship is Commitment 5. Friendship is Being Available 6. Friendship is Protective 7. Friendship is Encouraging

Friendship is… 7. Friendship is Encouraging Healthy – helps to be good

The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26

Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:33-34

Friendship is… 7. Friendship is Encouraging Healthy – helps to be good Strengthens us in God Strengthens us in God’s plan How?

Friendship is… 7. Friendship is Encouraging Healthy – helps to be good Strengthens us in God Strengthens us in God’s plan How? Words, Presence, Prayer

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice 4. Friendship is Commitment 5. Friendship is Being Available 6. Friendship is Protective 7. Friendship is Encouraging

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. John 15:13-15

No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. John 15:13-15

Friendship is… 1. Friendship is Giving 2. Friendship is Not Envious 3. Friendship is A Choice 4. Friendship is Commitment 5. Friendship is Being Available 6. Friendship is Protective 7. Friendship is Encouraging

What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and grief to bear What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer What a Friend We Have in Jesus

O what peace we often forfeit O what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer

Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged Take it to the Lord in prayer

Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share Jesus knows our every weakness Take it to the Lord in prayer

Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care Precious Savior still our Refuge Take it to the lord in prayer

Do thy friends despise forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer

In His arms He’ll take and shield thee Thou wilt find a solace there Repeat