“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17
The Bible teaches us the importance of who we spend our time with or associate. (Psalm 1; Proverbs 13:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33)
We naturally want to be around those who make us feel good. Yet, is that good for us? The best friends we have are those who tell us the most truth. (Proverbs 27:6, 28:23, 29:5)
We need friends who will not just make us feel good and encourage us, but ones who will grow with us in the Lord. Friends that will rebuke us when we need it, and we also need to be friends who are willing to do the same. True friendships live in humility, giving and receiving correction without offense.
As Christians, we are to have Christian friends that desire to grow together in the Lord. We are to be grounded in sound Biblical knowledge. Our friendships are to represent Christ not the world and its vain pursuits.
“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:” Ephesians 4:12-15
Ladies, don’t choose butter knife friends, choose friends who hold the sharp sword of God’s Word and apply it to every area of their lives. (Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12) These are the friendships we should choose.
