Wise Friendship Proverbs Week 2

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

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

Wise 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. 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

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

Wise Friendship A Good Friend: I. Encourages Godliness (13:20; 14:7).

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

Wise Friendship A Good Friend: Encourages Godliness (13:20; 14:7). Keeps Confidence (11:13; 20:19).

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

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

Wise Friendship A Good Friend: Encourages Godliness (13:20; 14:7). Keeps Confidence (11:13; 20:19). Respects Space (25:17).

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

Wise Friendship A Good Friend: Encourages Godliness (13:20; 14:7). Keeps Confidence (11:13; 20:19). Respects Space (25:17). Gives Honest Counsel (27:6, 9).

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

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

Wise Friendship A Good Friend: Encourages Godliness (13:20; 14:7). Keeps Confidence (11:13; 20:19). Respects Space (25:17). Gives Honest Counsel (27:6, 9). Can Be Relied Upon (25:19).

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

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

Wise Friendship What kind of friends do you have? What kind of friend are you?