"The kisses of an enemy may be profuse, but faithful are the wounds of a friend."
- Proverbs 27:6
A friend you can trust is a priceless treasure. If you have a trustworthy friend, consider yourself wealthy, and never take the friendship for granted.
What is a real friend like? A genuine friend is not afraid to be honest with you. He'll be kind, but he won't dish out flattery in order to hold on to the friendship. In turn, a real friend will listen to truth, spoken in love, and accept constructive criticism, even when it hurts. A true friend will be reliable. She'll not stab you in the back or spread gossip about you. The sign of an authentic friend is that she puts your interests ahead of her own. She doesn't act out selfish motives but of genuine concern for your well-being. Wouldn't it be great to have a friend like that? Wouldn't it be great to be a friend like that?
There are others who only appear to be your friend. They spend time with you for what they receive instead of what they give. They tell you what they think you want to hear instead of what you need to hear. They have ulterior motives for being your friend, motives you can' trust. These are the kinds of friends to avoid!
In all of your friendships, strive to treat the other person the way you'd like to be treated. Be the best friend you can be, and let God worry about what you'll get in return for your kindness. :)
--- Henry & Richard Blackaby
- Proverbs 27:6
A friend you can trust is a priceless treasure. If you have a trustworthy friend, consider yourself wealthy, and never take the friendship for granted.
What is a real friend like? A genuine friend is not afraid to be honest with you. He'll be kind, but he won't dish out flattery in order to hold on to the friendship. In turn, a real friend will listen to truth, spoken in love, and accept constructive criticism, even when it hurts. A true friend will be reliable. She'll not stab you in the back or spread gossip about you. The sign of an authentic friend is that she puts your interests ahead of her own. She doesn't act out selfish motives but of genuine concern for your well-being. Wouldn't it be great to have a friend like that? Wouldn't it be great to be a friend like that?
There are others who only appear to be your friend. They spend time with you for what they receive instead of what they give. They tell you what they think you want to hear instead of what you need to hear. They have ulterior motives for being your friend, motives you can' trust. These are the kinds of friends to avoid!
In all of your friendships, strive to treat the other person the way you'd like to be treated. Be the best friend you can be, and let God worry about what you'll get in return for your kindness. :)
--- Henry & Richard Blackaby
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