It us undeniable that we need friendship while we're here on this earth. We need to build and develop friendship with other people. Friends can help us in many ways. They offer help and advice we need them. They share our joy and despair. They give us support all the time in everything we do. They even pinpoint our mistakes as they can while we ourselves can't.
In the recent Bible study session, we studied about friendship. No doubt it is vital to develop friendship with other people as they help us along the way. Rev Yong asked us to list out features and characteristics of true friendship. Then we referred to the Bible to discover what the Word of God has to say about friendship. As we looked at some scriptures given, we found that God see friendship in a different way. Here are some of the scriptures:
Proverbs 17:17 (NLT)
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Proverbs 18:24 (NLT)
There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 27: 6, 9 (NLT)
Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
John 15: 13 (NIV)
Greater love has no one than this; that he lays down his life for his friends.
Matthew 5: 3-10 (NIV)
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thrist for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteuosness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Romans 12: 9-18 (NLT)
Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practise hospitality. Bless those who persecute you. Don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don't be proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a waythat everyone can you are honourable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Ephesians 4: 32 (NKJV)
And be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Wow, I have learnt a lot about friendship through this Bible study. Hope these verses can help me in delevoping and maintaining friendship with others. And I feel blessed with the bunch of friends that I've befriended ever since I came to Kampar. To me, they're like my family and we always have fellowship with one another. The CF is like a big family to me, having fellowship and fun together with them is indeed enjoyable and memorable. The same goes with my EL coursemates and also Campus Connect members. The Lord have indeed blessed me abundantly with their presence that fill my life with colours. Thank you people! And may our friendships last forever!
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