The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely

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The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely The BASIS of their friendship— faith in God. 1 Samuel 14:6-10 – Jonathan’s faith in God. 1 Samuel 17:34-37– David’s faith in God.

The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely The BACKBONE of their friendship— making mature decisions. 1 Sam 18:5, 14—“David behaved himself wisely in all his ways.” 1 Samuel 19:1-7—Jonathan intercedes for David.

The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely The BACKBONE of their friendship— making mature decisions. 1 Samuel 20:18-23, 30-34—Jonathan saves David's life. 1 Sam 23:16-18—Jonathan recognizes David’s future as king.

The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely The BENEFICIARY of their friendship –Mephibosheth. 1 Samuel 20:12-17—Jonathan and David make a covenant. 2 Samuel 9:1-7—David honors his covenant with Jonathan (2 Sam. 21:7).

The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely Jesus wants us to be His friend—he has done what He can to be ours. Proverbs 17:17—a friend loves at all times. Proverbs 18:24—a friend closer than a brother.

The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely Jesus wants us to be His friend—he has done what He can to be ours. Abraham was called a friend of God – James 2:20-24 Friendship with Jesus – John 15:12-14 (Luke 6:46; Matthew 7:21-27).