“Is any pleasure on earth as great as a circle of Christian friends by a
fire?” ~C.S. Lewis
Most friendships fail because we don’t have a strong enough
commitment to the relationship.
Goal: Raise the commitment level from
convenience to covenant.
3 LEVELS OF FRIENDSHIP
1. Surface Friendships.
2. Structured Friendships.
3. Solid and secure Friendships.
THE BIBLE TEACHES…
1. Few friends are true friends.
(Proverbs 18:24) “Friends come and friends go but a true friend
sticks by you like family.”
(Proverbs 17:17) “Friends love through all kinds of weather.”
2. Friends will speak truth to you.
(Proverbs 27:6) “The wounds from a friend are worth it; kisses
from an enemy do you in.”
3. Friends refresh us.
(Proverbs 27:9) ““…A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.”
4. Friends sharpen one another.
(Proverbs 27:17) “You use steel to sharpen steel and one friend
sharpens another.”
The Law of Magnetism – Who you are
is who you attract.
COVENANT FRIENDSHIPS
1. Being the right person.
Who we are determines how we see others.
2. Committing time and energy.
All relationships need cultivation.
GOD’S DESIRE FOR YOUR LIFE
1. He wants you to have a friendship
with others.
2. He wants you to have a relationship
with Him.
Video
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/media/message/covenant-friendships
Discussion Guide
https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/files/groups/guides/10-9-11.pdf
John Maxwell
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