GALATIANS…THE GOSPEL OF GRACE…GIVES US FREEDOM THROUGH FAITH…TO BRING GLORY TO GOD
FAITHFUL FRIENDS ARE A GIFT FROM GOD
Galatians 4:13-16 NLT
Surely you remember that I was sick when I first brought you the Good News. [14] But even though my condition tempted you to reject me, you did not despise me or turn me away. No, you took me in and cared for me as though I were an angel from God or even Christ Jesus himself. [15] Where is that joyful and grateful spirit you felt then? I am sure you would have taken out your own eyes and given them to me if it had been possible. [16] Have I now become your enemy because I am telling you the truth?
FAKE FRIENDS ARE OFTEN USED BY THE ENEMY TO DESTROY FAITHFUL FRIENDSHIPS
Galatians 4:17-18 NLT
Those false teachers are so eager to win your favor, but their intentions are not good. They are trying to shut you off from me so that you will pay attention only to them. [18] If someone is eager to do good things for you, that's all right; but let them do it all the time, not just when I'm with you.
Proverbs 13:20 NLT
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
FEARLESS FRIENDS REMAIN FAITHFUL
Galatians 4:19-20 NLT
Oh, my dear children! I feel as if I'm going through labor pains for you again, and they will continue until Christ is fully developed in your lives. [20] I wish I were with you right now so I could change my tone. But at this distance I don't know how else to help you.
Proverbs 27:5-6 NLT
An open rebuke is better than hidden love! [6] Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Proverbs 27:9 NLT
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
Proverbs 27:17 NLT
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
FAITHFUL FRIENDS ARE A GIFT FROM GOD
FAKE FRIENDS ARE OFTEN USED BY THE ENEMY TO DESTROY FAITHFUL FRIENDSHIPS
FEARLESS FRIENDS REMAIN FAITHFUL
Proverbs 18:24 NLT
There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
