1. God: Friend or Foe?// April 29th // Pastor Jason

2. Friend Foe

3. Five characteristics
of TRUE FRIENDS

4. A true friend
LISTENS

5. A true friend
SPEAKS life

6. A true friend
speaks TRUTH

7. A true friend
is LOYAL

8. A true friend
LOVES sacrificially

9. James 2:23
And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.

10. Agreement is necessary
Factor #1
Agreement is necessary

11. I will do this because Abraham listened to me
Gen. 26:5
I will do this because Abraham listened to me
and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.”

12. Loyalty and Dependability
Factor #2
Loyalty and Dependability

13. There is no greater love than to lay down
John 15:13
There is no greater love than to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends.

14. You are my friends if you do what I command.
John 15:14
You are my friends if you do what I command.

15. The ability to be able to confide
Factor #3
The ability to be able to confide

16. John 15:15
I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me.

17. “Should I hide my plan from Abraham?” the LORD asked.
Gen. 18:17
“Should I hide my plan from Abraham?” the LORD asked.

18. The question today is NOT whether God wants to be your friend.
The question is DO YOU WANT TO BE A FRIEND OF GOD’S?

19. If we follow the example of Abraham by being in agreement with God, displaying loyalty and dependability towards God, and freely confiding in Him in all matters, then we too will be called the friends of God.