Wise Friends - Friendship On Purpose E2
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of intentional biblical friendships that prioritize truth and character over comfort and affirmation.
Friendship has a powerful influence on who we become—but not all friendships shape us in the same way. This message explores how true, biblical friendship isn’t about comfort or constant affirmation, but about people who care enough to speak truth, even when it’s hard. Drawing from Proverbs, we see that the right friends help strengthen our character and point us toward God, while the wrong influences can slowly lead us astray. Ultimately, we’re challenged to be intentional about who we allow closest to us—and to pursue friendships that value holiness over happiness, just as Jesus has done for us.
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Books & works: Proverbs
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