1 #irelateseries Copyright © Simon G. Harris 2012 Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

2 Genesis 3:8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Bible’s testimony We were made for friendship

3 Provers 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. 1. We were made for friendship

4 John 15:15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. Bible’s testimony Friendship is the model for discipleship

5 Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Friendship requires Consistency Rhythm & Routine Spontaneity

6 Proverbs 19:22 What a man desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. Friendship requires Consistency Rhythm & Routine Spontaneity

7 1 Corinthinas 13:7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Friendship requires Consistency Rhythm & Routine Spontaneity

8 Proverbs 25:20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. Friendship requires Connectedness

9 Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 2. Connectedness

10 Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends. Friendship requires Confidence

11 Proverbs 20:5 The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out. Friendship requires Clarity

12 1 Samuel 20:17 And Jonathan made David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself. Friendship requires Compassion

13 Proverbs 27:6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. Friendship requires Challenge

14 Song of Songs 1:4 Take me away with you—let us hurry! Let the king bring me into his chambers. Friends: We rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. Beloved How right they are to adore you! Friendship requires Challenge

15 Proverbs 29:5 Whoever flatters his neighbour is spreading a net for his feet. Friendship requires Challenge

16 Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Friendship requires Challenge

17 John 15:13 Greater love has no-one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. Friendship requires JESUS

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