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Choosing A Friend

The document discusses the impact of friendships on character and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of choosing friends wisely based on biblical principles. It encourages seeking friends who love God, possess integrity, and provide encouragement, while also reminding individuals to be good friends themselves. Reflection questions prompt readers to evaluate their friendships and their influence on one another.

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Choosing A Friend

The document discusses the impact of friendships on character and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of choosing friends wisely based on biblical principles. It encourages seeking friends who love God, possess integrity, and provide encouragement, while also reminding individuals to be good friends themselves. Reflection questions prompt readers to evaluate their friendships and their influence on one another.

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SATURDAY

D-GRP
04-06-25
ARE U GUYS
READY ?
FIRST QUESTION

What’s your highs


and lows this
week?
CHOOSING RIGHT
COMPANY
I. FRIENDS SHAPE OUR CHARACTER.
1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV

"Do not be misled: 'Bad company


corrupts good character.'"
I. FRIENDS SHAPE OUR CHARACTER.
Proverbs 27:17, NIV

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person


sharpens another."
2ND QUESTION
how does your friends
have influenced you,
both positively and
negatively?
II. FRIENDS CAN EITHER DRAW US CLOSER
TO OR FURTHER FROM GOD.
Proverbs 22:24-25, NIV

“Do not make friends with an angry


person, do not associate with one
hot-tempered, or you may learn
their ways and get yourself
trapped.”
WHAT DOES THE
LORD SAYS?
I. SEEK FRIENDS WHO LOVE GOD.
I. SEEK FRIENDS WHO LOVE GOD.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, NIV

“Two are better than one, because


they have a good return for their
labor: If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up. But pity
anyone who falls and has no one to
help them up.”
II. LOOK FOR FRIENDS WITH
INTEGRITY AND GOOD CHARACTER.
II. LOOK FOR FRIENDS WITH
INTEGRITY AND GOOD CHARACTER.

Proverbs 11:13, NIV

“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a


trustworthy person keeps a secret.”
III. CHOOSE FRIENDS WHO
ENCOURAGE AND BUILD YOU UP.
III. CHOOSE FRIENDS WHO
ENCOURAGE AND BUILD YOU UP.
1 Thessalonians 5:11, NIV

"Therefore encourage one


another and build each other up,
just as in fact you are doing."
III. CHOOSE FRIENDS WHO
ENCOURAGE AND BUILD YOU UP.
Proverbs 27:9, NIV

“Perfume and incense bring joy


to the heart, and the
pleasantness of a friend springs
from their heartfelt advice.”
IV. BE A GOOD FRIEND YOURSELF.
IV. BE A GOOD FRIEND YOURSELF.

John 15:13, NIV

“Greater love has no one than


this: to lay down one’s life for
one’s friends.”
IV. BE A GOOD FRIEND YOURSELF.

Romans 12:10, NIV

“Be devoted to one another in


love. Honor one another above
yourselves.”
HOW TO FIND A
GODLY
FRIENDSHIPS?
PRAY FOR DISCERNMENT.

OBSERVE THEIR ACTIONS AND WORDS.

SEEK COUNSEL FROM TRUSTED MENTORS.

BE PATIENT AND INTENTIONAL.

BE THE FRIEND YOU WISH TO HAVE.


REFLECTION
REFLECTION QUESTION
"Reflecting on 1 Corinthians
15:33, how aware are you of
the influence your friends
have on your own life? How
are you influencing your
friends?"
"Take a moment to reflect on your
current friendships. Are there any
relationships that you need to re-
evaluate based on the principles we
discussed today? Are there any
patterns of behavior in your
friendships that you need to change?"

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