The true definition of a friend
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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I often ask a person who is their best friend. The response is usually, “I have many friends.”
Years ago, when I was asked that question, my answer was, “I have many friends.” The person then said, “If someone has three in their lifetime, they are a rich person.” It wasn’t until later that I found out the definition of a friend. Today, I realize that I have many acquaintances, but only three or four friends.
If you are a person like me who thought they had many friends, I suggest you read the following:
BE A FRIEND
What is a friend?
A friend is a rare person who asks how you are and then waits to hear the answer.
A friend knocks before entering, not after leaving.
A friend is a person who can step on your toes without messing up your shine.
A friend cares.
A friend can laugh with you and cry with you and not be embarrassed to do either one.
A friend is honestly interested in everything about you and can be trusted with the most private information in the world.
A friend wants you to be closer to Christ than to them.
A friend speaks to you when others won’t.
A friend knows all your faults, but likes you because of your heart.
Study the above paragraph. Don’t ask yourself how many friends you have; ask yourself how many people you are befriending.
“A friend loves at all times…” (Proverbs 17:17)
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly… (Proverbs 18-24)
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” (Proverbs 27:6)
The best vitamin for making friends is B1.
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