Building deep, godly friendships.

Theme: Choosing friends wisely, offering support, and growing together in faith.

Chapter (6) Family, Friendships, and Community

Bible Verses:

• Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

• 1 Corinthians 15:33

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

• Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

• Hebrews 10:24–25

24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

• Proverbs 27:17

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

• John 15:13

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

• Proverbs 17:17

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

• Romans 12:10

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

• Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

• James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Confessions & Declarations:

• “I cultivate godly friendships that sharpen, encourage, and uplift me.”
• “I am accountable to my friends, and we grow together in Christ.”

Reflection / Meditation:

Reflect on your friendships. Pray for discernment in choosing friends and commitment to mutual growth and encouragement.