Healthy Friendships Take Time & Effort!
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Healthy friendships are essential for our well-being. They provide us with a sense of belonging, support, and love that we need to thrive in life. It’s said that having just five real friends who stick by you through thick and thin is enough to make your whole life worthwhile. But it’s important to remember that not all relationships are created equal.
Some may be superficial or have self-centered interests, while others may be based on shared values and genuine care for each other. That’s where the formula comes in handy – if we regularly engage with someone through different modes of communication, visit each other often, and share experiences, then it indicates a higher level of friendship. Of course, this is just a rough guideline as every relationship is unique. But the key takeaway here is that investing time and energy into building healthy friendships can enrich our lives beyond measure – so let’s cherish those special bonds! ~ Bill Greguska
James 4:4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
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Keep in mind that having just a few genuine friends who stick with us through thick and thin is enough to make us feel truly blessed. It’s important to understand that many of our acquaintances may not qualify as true friends, as their interests may be self-centered or superficial. However, if we have five real friends whom we can regularly talk to on the phone, email, text, or visit each other’s houses and go places together- then we know that the bond we share is more than just skin-deep. Based on these characteristics alone, I’ve developed a formula for assessing how close I am with people in my life. But ultimately what matters most is taking the time and energy to nurture those healthy friendships – because they will bring immense joy and support into your life!
Healthy Friendships Are A Blessing!
Healthy friendships are a special blessing from God! Got any questions about healthy friendships?
Some of my healthy friendships have the same common denominators — the investment of time and energy, forgiveness, plus a few other qualities. Are you involved in healthy friendships, or are your friendships somewhat toxic? Learn more about healthy friendships on this page! Healthy friendships do not just grow on trees, but like trees need to grow deep roots to become healthy. Sometimes there is a need to prune the pruning of oneself in the areas that need attention (the weed that sometimes creeps in).
Do you often think more highly of your friends than yourself? When you think highly of your friends, that is an excellent quality, although being aware of your needs is essential. One significant thing in healthy friendships is communicating effectively, sharing your thoughts and feelings, understanding communicates effectively, sharing your thoughts and feelings, and understanding the other person’s thoughts and feelings. Close friendships are treasured and healthy for us to grow in life. ~ Bill Greguska
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Healthy friendships should not be taken for granted. They should be cherished!
(These questions are to get the ball rolling, consider your questions).
- Have they shared with you a particular time or era during which they received Christ?
- Are they willing to postpone immediate gratification so that greater satisfaction can come in the future?
- What is their attitude toward other people?
- Do they show interest in bringing the Gospel to those who haven’t heard it?
- Are they honest about the little things in life?
- Do they take responsibility for their actions?
- Do they have humility?
- When they talk about the future, do they make room for God?
- What do they choose to feed their minds?
- Do they show the traits of Jesus?
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- Friendship evangelism, what is it about?
- Is it okay to have close friendships with unbelievers?
- Should a Christian date or marry a non-Christian?
- The importance of Christian fellowship?
- What is true friendship, according to the Bible?
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Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:
Proverbs 18:24 ESV
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 27:17 ESV
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ESV
Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Proverbs 17:17 ESV
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 27:9 ESV
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
John 15:13 ESV
Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.
Job 6:14 ESV
“He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
Proverbs 27:6 ESV
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV
Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”
Proverbs 22:24-25 ESV
Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 ESV
Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!
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