One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24

“PICK WISELY”

- Who we pick to

with has a huge impact on us.

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20 p. 552*

What to Look for in a Close Friend

1) Close friends have

.

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
1 Corinthians 15:33 p. 991

2) It is a

relationship.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:13 p.1017

3) They are

with you.

Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
Proverbs 27:6 p. 565

4)

is key.

A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:28 p. 556

A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:19 p. 559

5) Best friends share your

for Jesus.

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14 p. 996

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