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Seven principles of a godly friendship. DAVID & JONATHAN. True friends…. Have something in common. Took initiative in battle Courage despite the odds against them Experienced God’s deliverance Deep faith in God. True friends…. Have something in common Love selflessly.
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Seven principles of a godly friendship DAVID & JONATHAN
True friends… Have something in common • Took initiative in battle • Courage despite the odds against them • Experienced God’s deliverance • Deep faith in God
True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly • Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 18:3
True friends… • A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Prov 17:17 Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede • A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Prov 18:24
True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest
True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other
True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated
True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated Build each other up spiritually
How to find a true friend: FAITH Develop your faith Learn selflessness & humility Change your perspective Spiritual Maturity HOPE LOVE
True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated Build each other up spiritually In my relationship with others, am I a Saul or a Jonathan?
True friends… Have something in common Love selflessly Protect & intercede Open & honest Want God’s will for each other Grieve when separated Build each other up spiritually In my relationship with Christ, am I a Saul or a Jonathan?