#Proverbs 18:24

[jesus-is-lord-and-savior]

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

(Proverbs 18:24, ESV)

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Closer Than a Brother

A man of many friends comes to destruction, / But there is a true friend that sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24 | Recovery Version (REC) The Recovery Version of the Holy Bible © 2009 Living Stream Ministry. All rights reserved. Cross References: John 15:14-15; Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 27:10

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[wiirocku]

Proverbs 18:24 (CEV) - Some friends don't help, but a true friend is closer than your own family.

[soaringeaglesingingjoy]

True Friendship

Would you rather have hundreds of “friends” who know you, but don’t really know you—who call you a friend, but only when it’s convenient? Or, would you rather have one true friend who always sticks by your side?

The writer of Proverbs, typically attributed to King Solomon, said this:

“There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:24‬ ‭NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬

Some friends come into our lives because of proximity: you work at the same business, your kids go to the same school, or you frequent the same places. But just because you know someone’s name and follow each other on social media, doesn’t mean you’re true friends.

When it comes to genuine friendship, quality over quantity is key.

Even the truest of friends will occasionally let you down, because no one is perfect—except Jesus. He is the truest friend of all.

Learning from Jesus’ example, there are certain characteristics that describe a true and godly friend …

Do they love God? A true friend is one who will ultimately point you back to your Creator and Savior. Who will wrestle through your questions and doubts with you, without judgment or condemnation. Who will speak the truth in love, even when it’s hard. Who will seek to glorify God and honor you as their friend.

Are they willing to work through the hard stuff? Most people are happy to be friends when things are easy, positive, and thriving, but not as many stick around when life gets tough. When you’re sick, when you’re discouraged, when you’ve been misunderstood, or when one of you needs to be lovingly corrected, you need more than just a fair-weather friend.

Are they willing to look beyond themselves? In John 15:13 Jesus said, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus modeled this by giving His life for ours. They might not have to sacrifice their physical life, but are they willing to serve the people they love? Are they willing to put God first, others second, and themselves third?

All these questions are great guidelines when looking for solid friendships. But before you look for a friend with these characteristics, first make sure you look in the mirror. If you want to have these friendships, then you need to be the kind of friend who lives out these characteristics with integrity and grace. Be the true friend you desire.

[walkswithmyfather]

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” —Psalm 139:7‭-‬10 (NIV)

“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” —John 14:16‭-‬17 (NKJV)

“Even the darkness is not dark to You, And the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike to You.” —Psalm 139:12 (NASB)

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

“God Is Near” By In Touch Ministries:

“The Lord wants you to know that you’re never alone.”

“Do you ever find yourself asking the question, “Lord, where are You?” Today’s reading is your reminder that God is near, even when His presence is difficult to perceive—and even when you’re completely unaware of Him.

David reflects, “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?” (v. 7). In asking these questions, David communicates that no matter where we might go, the Lord is right there with us. What a comfort to realize we are never beyond the reach of a God who is full of lovingkindness, mercy, and comfort.

In fact, our heavenly Father is and has been with believers every single day. We walk in the presence of the living God, whose Spirit lives in us (John 14:16-17). No matter what season of life you are in—no matter how long, short, painful, or easy it might be—God wants you to know you are never alone. What’s more, He wants you to remember that the darkness is not dark to Him (Psalm 139:12). He knows what is up ahead and will be with you as you face it.

Our faithful and omnipresent God is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). He will never leave or forsake you—on this day or any other.”

[shackled-kiyoe]

Amen 🙏🙌

[missrosemaris-stuff]

Feb. 27. 2023

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[tom4jc]

February 27, 2023 Verse Of The Day

[tiand]

A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than A Brother (Proverbs 18:24)

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

[aressida]

Feminists, I want to express how I feel when I see all of you (as someone who once held feminist views and disliked men a decade ago, but now that I have gained understanding): Enough with the sabotage!

Be the duty of a woman. -> Genesis 2:18

-> Galatians 3:28 -> 1 Timothy 2:9-15 -> 1 Corinthians 11:3 -> Titus 2:3-5 -> 1 Timothy 2:11-12 -> Ephesians 5:22-24 -> Proverbs 31:11–12 -> Genesis 3:16

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Ìwẹ́ Òwe 18:24 Àwọn ọ̀rẹ́ kan wà, ọ̀rẹ́ àfẹnujẹ́ ni wọ́n, ṣugbọn ọ̀rẹ́ mìíràn wà tí ó fi ara mọ́ni ju ọmọ ìyá ẹni lọ.

There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. — Proverbs 18:24 | Yoruba Bible (YCE) and New King James Version (NKJV) The Yoruba Bible: Bible Society of Nigeria © 1900/2010 and The Holy Bible; New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. Cross References: John 15:14-15; Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 27:10

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[scum-belina]

really disturbing how many people I know who are happy when something bad happens to someone they dislike. Like...this is not a good look nor is it right. 

[touchofgoddotworld]

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Choose your Podcast App to Play this episode According to Proverbs 15:15 (AMPC): ‘All the days of the desponding and afflicted are made evil [by anxious thoughts and forebodings], but he who has a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of circumstances].’ This week we focus on guarding our hearts and minds, so that what we think, believe and ponder on remains fixed on that which lines up…

[walkswithmyfather]

Psalms 18:2 (NLT). [2] “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.”

Proverbs 3:6 (NLT). [6] “Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Matthew 16:24-26 (NLT). [24] “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. [25] If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. [26] And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?”

Friend, God bless your day and your weekend, whatever time it is where you are. Amen! 🙏🕊️🙌