MAKING FRIENDS

Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

If you want to make friends, then you must first be friendly to others.

The definition of friend and friendly in Hebrew means to be an associate, companion, and keep company with the intent of making their life better.

We find in the scripture that wealth makes friends. Wealth means not only money but also being ready with ability, substance, and help from a pure heart.

To be friendly, we need grace in our speech and on our lips.

The well-known scripture “Give, and it shall be given” also applies to making friends. The words, gifts, and help will return to you with the same measure you give.

We also talked about what kind of ground you are giving to, or in other words, what kind of people you are trying to be friends with. Has it only become a one-sided relationship?

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:

1.     Why do you need to make friends outside of your family?

2.     Have you experienced one-sided friendships?

3.     How has this message helped you to make new friends?

4.     What was your “aha” moment in the message?

Looking Forward to Our Discussion

In His Service, Bishop Bill