![]() Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 1 Corinthians 15:33 KJVīe not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. ![]() I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. Luke 11:5-8 KJVĪnd he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed I cannot rise and give thee. 2 Samuel 16:17 KJVĪnd Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend? 7. Romans 12:19 KJVĭearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine I will repay, saith the Lord. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:2 KJVīeloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 4:7 KJVīeloved, let us love one another: for love is of God and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Bible Verses About Friendship and Love 1. Through these Bible verses, you can find how to move past the hurt and forgive difficult situations within friendships. The Bible describes how friendships can be the greatest source of love, guidance, and joy. Ruth and Naomi set a wonderful example to all women by having a shared love of God at the heart of their friendship.The church is composed of the children of God, so naturally, the Bible contains verses about friendship and love. No matter where we are in life or where we stand with our faith, we have the opportunity to draw closer to God. They help each other overcome challenges and celebrate each other’s good fortune. True friendship brings us and our friends closer to God. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.’” Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Ruth 1:16-17 tells us, “But Ruth replied, ‘Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Their friendship demonstrates God’s faithfulness to those who will serve each other when in need. Ruth makes an oath to stick by Naomi’s side no matter what, then Ruth works to provide for the two of them when Naomi is unable to contribute. The word ‘clung’ in Hebrew means “to stick by and stay close,” but what defines this friendship is that they were joined together. Ruth joined with Naomi. In Ruth 1:12, we learn that “Ruth clung to her.” One of her two daughters-in-law goes, but the other, Ruth, tells Naomi that she will stay with her. She told both daughters-in-laws to return to their own hometowns, to remarry and live good lives. Grief-stricken, Naomi decided to move back to her hometown of Bethlehem. Unfortunately, Naomi had a particularly hard time and suffered the loss of her husband, then both of her sons died within several years of each other. We all experience heartbreak throughout our lives. Through a series of unfortunate events for both women, they ended up more than just family. Ruth and Naomi began their friendship as family when Ruth married Naomi’s son. The friendship between Ruth and Naomi from the Old Testament is an example how friendships can be forged and enhance our faith. ![]() ![]() True friendship provides us with support, love and enjoyment and is nothing short of a gift from God. God wants us to have relationships-not just of the marital and familial kind but deep and abiding friendships as well. In fact, stories of friendships are demonstrated throughout the Old and New Testaments. The Bible is full of fascinating stories about human relationships, including friendships. ![]()
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