“God’s Wisdom for Friendship”

Proverbs 18:24
December 18, 2022

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the value, virtues, and venture to form a biblical friendship.

I. The Value of Friendship

II. The Virtues of Friendship

1. Clarity
   Proverbs 12:26; 19:7; 22:24-25
   

2. Commitment
   Proverbs 18:24; 27:10
   

3. Counsel
   Proverbs 27:9; 27:14
   

4. Care
   Proverbs 17:17
   

5. Candor
   Proverbs 27:5-6, 17; 28:23
   

III. The Venture of Friendship

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as Family, Missionaries, and Servants.

1. Read John 15:13-15. How can you be thankful to God for befriending you through Jesus Christ?
   

2. In what ways can your friendships become more Christ-centered? What would that look like practically?
   

3. As you seek deeper, more biblical friendships, what are some fears or anxieties that you have?
   

4. Which of the five virtues of friendship is your greatest strength? In which areas do you need Spirit-empowered growth?
   

5. Consider your participation in social media. Do any changes, either in expectation or usage, need to take place? Why or why not?
   

6. Think through where God has placed you. Where are there natural opportunities for you to share life together with a friend? What steps can you take to be a friend?