Proverbs 18:24 NKJV
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
If you want to have a friend you must be a friend
A friend is…
…Faithful
Ruth 1:17 CEV
I will die where you die and be buried beside you. May the Lord punish me if we are ever separated, even by
death!
…Sympathetic
Job 2:11 NLT
When three of Job’s friends heard of the tragedy he had suffered, they got together and traveled from their
homes to comfort and console him.
…Influential
Proverbs 13:20 NLT
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
…Honest
Proverbs 27:5-6 NLT
An open rebuke is better than hidden love! Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an
enemy.
…Supportive
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can
reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
…Loyal
Proverbs 17:17 NLT
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
…Kind
Job 6:14 NIV
Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
…Discreet
Proverbs 17:9 NCV
Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.