(Proverbs NIV) A man many friends will come in order to damage, but there is however a friend whom sticks better than an aunt.
Practice hospitality
(Proverbs NIV) The guy which likes a pure cardio and you will whose speech is grateful will have the fresh new queen to possess their friend.
(Proverbs NIV) Don’t forsake the pal and also the pal of your dad, and don’t visit your brother’s household when disaster effects you– most readily useful a next-door neighbor close than just a sibling far away.
Dislike what’s evil; cling as to the is useful
(Micah 7:5-7 NIV) Do not trust a neighbor; put no confidence in a friend. <6>For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises up against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law– a man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <7>But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
(Luke NIV) You might be deceived even of the parents, brothers, friends and you will members of the family, and they will put some of you so you can demise.
(John -14 NIV) If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. <11>I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. <12>My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. <13>Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <14>You are my friends if you do what I command.
(Romans 12:9-18 NIV) Love must be sincere. <10>Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. <11>Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. <12>Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. <13>Share with God’s people who are in need. <14>Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. <15>Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. <16>Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. <17>Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. <18>If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
(Philippians 4:4-7 NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! <5>Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. <6>Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <7>And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV) I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone– <2>for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and kinkyads quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. <3>This is good, and pleases God our Savior, <4>who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
(Titus 3:1-2 NIV) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, <2>to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.
(James 2:23 NIV) And scripture try found you to definitely claims, “Abraham experienced God, plus it is actually paid so you’re able to him given that righteousness,” in which he try named God’s buddy.
(Genesis 2:23-24 NIV) The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman, ‘ for she was taken out of man.” <24>For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
