The Necessity of Friendship By Paul Chappell Friday, Sep 27, 2013 "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." Proverbs 27:17 A number of years ago, a man named James Hewett compiled a book of sermon illustrations. In it he included some stories from his own life. · He said that one of his neighbors was trying to install a television antenna on his roof and was really struggling to get it done by himself. Hewett walked over and offered to help. · He had a collection of nice tools and had everything needed for the task. When they finished the job, his neighbor looked at his rather impressive tool kit and asked what he made with such tools. · He said, “Friends mostly”. All of us need friends. God did not intend for us to go through life flying solo. In fact while everything God created was good, there was something that He said needed to change. · “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him” (Genesis 2:18). · This principle applies to more than just a marriage relationship—it demonstrates the need for friendship as well. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 puts it this way: “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.” · We need friends to strengthen and encourage us as we strive to do right. · We need friends to rejoice with us when good things happen and · We need friends to weep with us when bad things happen. The necessity of having friends means that we must be willing: · To make investments to build and · To maintain these important relationships. o Jesus sent the disciples out two by two—and rather than trying to do it alone, we should rely on our friends. Today’s Proverbs Precept: Put forth the work and effort to build solid friendships, and every part of your life will benefit.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 21:43:02 +0000
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