Hallmarks of a friend
Hallmarks of a friend
2023
NEW YEAR PUBLICATION
Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
Prov. 27 vs 6 (NIV)
Why is it important to recognize our enemies in 2023?
The enemy will always attempt to flip the script.
Your enemy will attempt to make you look like the enemy.
(see 1 Sam. 24:9 for an example)
How will you distinguish yourself as a friend ? in 2023
John 13:35 NLT
35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."
Hallmarks of a friend
- Love
- Friendliness
- Transparency
- Honesty and truth
- Strives to apply Life Giving strategies
- Abundant life
- Happiness
- Humility
- Unity
Proverbs 27: 4-6 NIV
4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?
5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.
Proverbs 29: 5 ESV
A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 28:23 NKJV
He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward Than he who flatters with the tongue.
It's 2023 enjoy
the journey
According to 1 Sam. 24:9
The enemy will attempt to flip the script.
Your enemy will attempt to make you out to be the enemy.
How will you distinguish yourself as a friend?