What Does The Bible Say About Friendship?

The average American only has one true friend, but what does the Bible have to say about friendship? If you think about the Bible, the major theme from beginning to end, really is the subject of friendship. In this 10 Minute Message, Pastor Byron walks us through the Scripture to teach the importance of friendship.
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[@grace.renteria]

If one keeps a regular prayer life, loneliness doesn't really exsit. Our one true friend is Jesus... So, people, prayer and seek Father and He will hear you when you call upon His name. The trinity consist of three, yet they are one in the Spirit because Jesus and the Holy Spirit only do what the father tells them. God is da man in charge.

[@marianosalina7654]

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[@grace.renteria]

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[@Thefirstcenturychurch]

Mathew 18: 20 NIV And I am with you to the very end of the age. We are not orphans.

[@kevindavis4709]

I agree. The word friend has been used loosely anybody can say they're your friend but let's see some action. Just like saying you're a Christian now let's see some action behind those words.

[@princeedywn6450]

I am really encouraged by this...today I woke up and realized I don't have true friends,,, Thanks a lot. I hope that soon I will find a true friend.

[@manojkumarmajhi1194]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen

[@motherearth9290]

People are turning to pets for companionship because other humans simply aren't available. COVID really emphasized this. Animals are beautiful, and shouldn't be considered unimportant, but there is a difference between the bond with them vs. the human bond. But let's not judge those who have had to turn to pets for companionship as a result of literally having no one else who is available right? Rather, let's strive to be more available to those who might need it.💚 This is such an important topic and I really thank you for sharing!

[@emiliomatusse9503]

indeed was a blessing!!!

[@Fkreisler]

Thank you for this message I loved it, God bless!

[@annychristella1]

I love this!! Amen!!!

[@weirduniquestories4287]

I love this! Thank you!

[@TheTeganOsmondChannel]

Thank you for this wonderful video

[@jeanblaaa]

Really liked this message. Can you go more into dealing with friends who sin against us? Are we supposed to reconcile and keep terrible friends? Or try to work on the relationship for many years?

[@hadassaaishafoluke4261]

You need Christians friends!!

[@grace.renteria]

If your friends creates trouble for you, forgive, but you don't have to hang with them - This scripture is referring to the new followers of Christ - our fellow brethen in Christ. Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. If your friend is a non-believer, set the example so they can see the love of Christ in you. However, you don't have tolerate people who reject you due to Christ in you. Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Chose friends wisely... chose Christians, true believers, and who may that be? Judge them by their fruits (behavior/actions) they leave behind. I hope this helps.

[@rubywedderburn9487]

Romans 12:18 I believe you'll get an answer there🙌🏿

[@trishabendsen850]

May I ask you a question ⁉️ Who did Jesus sit and dine with. Who did Jesus say needed saving pretty sure it was sick the ones who didn't fit the ones that church is said when no-good unclean unclean that's Jesus sat with... Don't you think that to the church should be sitting with too?? When Jesus was asked how many times to forgive 70 xs 7... You got to let go of the emotions when you touching people go to be the light and the salt there's a way to Love In Christ who lives within you through the Holy Spirit who Christ promised as he ascended he would not leave us alone nor orphans.. The Holy Spirit if you've been born again repented turning from your ways 2 Christ's ways why wouldn't you want to sit with those people and teach them and show them who he is that is our only purpose now once we know and love him nothing else matters but showing the love of God Jesus came and fulfilled everything about the old made a New covenant which is you and me we are the covenant the Holy Spirit dwells within us if we don't feed them who will if we're not the hands and the feet of Christ Jesus who will be??? America I don't think they see the clear picture anymore everyone is so self-obsessed we cannot be outwardly loving if we are self-obsessed Not saying anything against you, just speaking the truth the way in the life I'm not mistaken the New covenant “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself Keep loving keep praying for keep showing them the way God be with you through Christ and the Holy Spirit who does live within you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GodLovesyou11843]

God bless you my friend❤

[@mondofly3508]

You doing a good job

[@alfredcharles5087]

Sure it was a blessing. Thank and God bless...

[@eliazarfamily9790]

Praise God

[@qone5489]

I am in total agreement that we need friends for it is mentioned in scriptures; and that of course we need human friends. Sorry to pick on a detail but I am not too sure to make a claim stating "animals don't need friends" (and we do). Sure, some animals like tigers hunt alone but what about pod of dolphins or elephants? Of course, I got the general idea of what you are stating. Not an enemy but a friend here :)

[@grimgaze]

Love and miss you guys! GREAT message. Hope to drop by soon. Keep doing great work for the KINGDOM. GOD bless

[@chungliupires6445]

Yes

[@amruthveryniceanekal9549]

Sabbath is Friday sunset to Saturday

[@swakbutfunny]

Tine I was here❄️

[@megawinston4221]

nice to see some helpfull youtube channels who love Jesus

[@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232]

I actually have two true friends my boyfriend’s parents

[@Osmien118]

🔥

[@amruthveryniceanekal9549]

My name is Jeffrey Nathaniel

[@kishanrai8093]

Wow Praise God

[@hvelasquez2000]

Don’t you know that friendship with the world is enmity with God.

[@NavyVetE5]

Unfortunately, people are not reliable. The Bible says, Micah 7:5 Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms Trust in GOD! People will come and go but He stays closer than a brother.

[@celestbresant586]

Thank you Jesus for saving me

[@rizzamaycanonero8016]

I had what i can call, biblical friend, fortunate in life since we met, but gone thru hardship when she followed Christ.. Now she cut me off of her life since i came back to my inbelieving husband after too many separation.. She thought i made a wrong choice.. What should i do, i miss my friend?

[@karaoketaylorxsingsfan232]

Amen

[@notebook2876]

I would not encourage this man's statements. I do encourage to be friends with God but a wise man chooses his friends wisely and when a dog does become a man's best friend then a wise man will choose God first then dog. I don't say this with bitterness or malice in my heart but only from experience. Trust in God nobody else because you will be bitten worse than any viper if you trust a man. I have been many places looking for such a friend and through my eyes of this world it will be a witness to God as will yours. I have not found that man that will walk 2 miles with another when another asks to walk one and that is especially true with the poor, I have seen many changes in church leaders attitudes towards individuals that they think have no money and then try to get closer to you when they know you have money put back. These are vipers Jesus spoke of. I will be friendly towards all but I will hold in my heart no friend except Jesus. Plz do not give me a thumbs up as this has been my experience and I encourage all to travel down their own road the Lord has set for them to travel and experience the world themselves but I do warn to be very vigilant in your decisions of your friends. I do know what scripture speaks of about gathering but when there is none of God to gather with than there's no better place than the presents of Gods love. Thank you and may God bless everyone with knowledge and a drawing towards him and only him.

[@grace.renteria]

I have come to understand that it is hard to find a true friend, and when you do, cherish it, but never forsake the relationship with the Father. This is your primary and only true friend, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Friends are great to have, but chose wisely.... judge by their fruits and you will know what kind of person they are. Your are so right! Nowadays, friends are just looking out for themselves and their interest.

[@joelfehrman6097]

I don’t believe in friends. There is always a dominate (leader) and a submissive one (follower). And I’ll be dammed if I’m ever the follower and doesn’t have want it takes to be dominate and act like I’m better than anyone so I’ll just be a lone wolf.

[@sydneyjones112]

My best friend and I are very much equals. It's not always like that. You just have to find the right one.

[@amruthveryniceanekal9549]

Luke ch 23:54

[@jamesglode7171]

Being unevenly yoked never came up , neither did light and darkness , nor evil communications corrupts good morales... all i seemed to hear was an emotional response and how you interpret the bible response about friendship... how about more scripture versus your own thoughts...

[@garyzornow9084]

I would like to have one true friend, sadly no. Taking communion at church doesn’t mean there your friend. The Bible says something about examine yourself before taking communion and also something about if you have something against your brother, not friend.

[@williamsiemionko9702]

Well what if all of my friends left me and no one wants to be my friend, what then?

[@valentinaforjesus]

Believe that Jesus will send you a good friend. Since Jesus is your friend you can talk to him about it. Dw he's there for you and he wants to be your friend

[@etta624]

look at yourself what can you change to be a friend look at your character (using the bible) and then look at your friends and see if they line up with the bible and there you go see who has to change.

[@Jamilinna]

Know Jesus is enough during the wait and one will come

[@grace.renteria]

@@Jamilinna However, people need to stay in connection with Father, in Jesus' name.

[@steve3790bday]

My close friends and family both left …I kinda don’t blame them tho I’m da common denominator tho …so yea im definitely a fuck up …but what hurts is that ..I understand now u can’t come back from certain thing…I pray often…but …I jus don’t know where to go from here

[@simplytine2939]

i have one friend best friend i guess he is my husband's best friend Nathan Waters. and nathans wife also a very good friend of mine but i haven't really met that i can call BF for years

[@gaatjeniksaan8360]

How can you say this? Can you read god's mind!?

[@bulbasaur3499]

Don't unlike the bibles

[@codingmo]

This video wasn't what I expected. I mean I wanted you to touch on, non-Christian friends and if a Christian should have them. The Bible says to not be unequally yoked and bad company corrupts good morals. You never said anything about these. Come on now.