Friends. We all have them. We all want them. And to a certain extent, we all need them. Of all the things that are important to you in life, your friendships are probably at the top of your list. Do you realize that your friends are more than just people with whom you spend time? Your friends play a powerful role in your life. Why? Because you are greatly influenced by those you spend a lot of time with. How are your friends influencing you? How are you influencing them?
You hang with people who are wise,
you will grow wise too!
the warning
You hang with people who are fools,
you will suffer harm.
If your friend is not interested in
the Bible, she is a fool.
A fool finds no pleasure in
understanding, but delight in
airing his own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2
If your best friend breaks up with a guy you really like, how long should you wait before letting him know you are interested?
Foolish Friend Test #2
Your friend is not interested in pursuing God's ways or plans for their own life.
Who is wise? He will realize…the
ways of the LORD are right
Hosea 14:9
Reasons Why We Choose
Not To Talk To Our Friends About Jesus
Too Embarrassed
Afraid of what they might say
Afraid of what they might do
Don't think it is important enough
Don't care
No matter what others say or do, nothing is ever okay that is out of the will of God.
A wise friend will be more able to offer you good advice in a time of need because they have chosen to follow God's ways, knowing His ways are right.
Who are my five closest friends?
Do I need to walk away from any of these relationships?
At the end of your high school career, it really will not matter who took you to prom, how cute the guy in Algebra was, or who signed your yearbook.
Write a prayer to God about your friendships.
you will honor God in your friendships;
you will be a witness to your friends that are not Christians;
you will never compromise your beliefs and convictions for any friend; and
you will never place a friend in a position of greater priority than God.
