Seven principles of a godly friendship

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Seven principles of a godly friendship DAVID & JONATHAN

True friends… Have something in common Took initiative in battle Courage despite the odds against them Experienced God’s deliverance Deep faith in God

True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 18:3

True friends… A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Prov 17:17 Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Prov 18:24

True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest

True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other

True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated

True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated Build each other up spiritually

How to find a true friend: Develop your faith FAITH Learn selflessness & humility Spiritual Maturity Change your perspective HOPE LOVE

In my relationship with others, am I a Saul or a Jonathan? True friends… In my relationship with others, am I a Saul or a Jonathan? Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated Build each other up spiritually

In my relationship with Christ, am I a Saul or a Jonathan? True friends… In my relationship with Christ, am I a Saul or a Jonathan? Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated Build each other up spiritually