Sermon: "Seek Good Friends"

SEEKGOOD FRIENDS

SEEKGOOD FRIENDS

1. A Case Study

2. Components

3. Caution

4. A Call

A Case Study

1 Samuel 18-20 !

The bond vs. the bitter

A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

— Proverbs 18:24

Components of Good Friendship

1. Sanctity – 1 Sam. 20:42; Luke 10:25, 37 2. Sacrifice – 1 Sam. 18:4; 2 Sam. 1:26; John 15:13 3. Selflessness – 1 Sam. 20:31; Phil. 2:3-4 4. Standing Up – 1 Sam. 19:4-5; 20:32 5. Sharing – Rom. 12:9, 15 6. Support (from Scripture) – Prov. 27:5-6, 9, 17 7. Sincerity – Prov. 17:17; 27:10

Word of Caution for Friendships

Prov. 13:20; 22:24-25

Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts

good habits.” — 1 Cor. 15:33

The Callto Friendship

The greatest Friend you’ll ever find (John 15:13-15)

James 4:4; Eph. 5:11

SEEKGOOD FRIENDS

1. A Case Study

2. Components

3. Caution

4. A Call

SEEKGOOD FRIENDS