Thursday, January 17, 2019

How to have Quality Friends

I must choose my relationships  
carefully.



(Proverbs 27:19 GN) A mirror reflects a man’s face but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.


 I must nurture my
 important relationships.



(1 Peter 4:7-8) The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.


 I must restore 
my broken relationships (Romans 12:17-18).




(Colossians 3:13) Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.




 I must sever any harmful relationships (Proverbs 5:6,7).




(Proverbs 13:20) He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.




 I must initiate  some meaningful relationships (I Cor. 15:33).




(Hebrews 10:25) Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.




Mastering the Habit


1. I must develop my relationship with my church.




(Ephesians 2:19 LB) ...You are members of God’s very own family... and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.




2. I must develop my relationships with godly friends.




(Acts 2:44 LB) All the believers met together constantly and shared everything with each other.



3. I must develop my relationship with a team of believers that help people.




(Ecclesiastes 4:8-9) There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.




4. I must develop my relationship with God.




(Jeremiah 29:13 NLT) If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands
Video
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/habit-4

Discussions Guide
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/files/groups/guides/1-29-2017.pdf
All scripture is from the New International Version unless otherwise noted

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