Message: Way of the Wise – Part 9 – Friendship
Speaker: Berron Fuhri
Date: July 28, 2024
Matthew 22:37-40
“Jesus replied, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.”
Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”
Proverbs 13:20
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
Proverbs 22:24-25
“Don’t befriend any people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.”
Proverbs 18:24
“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”
1. As I look back over my life even before I was a Christian, I can think of quite a few friends and mentors that God placed in my life. I remember these friends because they showed me Jesus. Who in your life has made a big impact?
2. Matthew 22:37-40 has two commands that Jesus is calling us all to. What are they and what is one step you can take to live each of these out in your life?
3. As you read through the Proverbs, what are some values that are important in a friendship?
4. What next steps can you take to get connected and be a good friend? Below are a few ideas shared from the sermon:
- Make a list
- Join a group
- Take the first step
- Attend an event
- Be interested in others
- Invite someone
