What is a real friend?

What is a real Friend?

We'll remember what to search in a friendship, and what is the most important thing to consider when looking for a good friend.

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What does "real friend" means for you?

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What qualities are important to be a good friend?

A true friend shows love at all times and is a brother who is born for times of distress.

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Proverbs 17:17

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When should we show love?

6 : The wounds inflicted by a friend are faithful, but an enemy’s kisses are plentiful.

9: Oil and incense make the heart rejoice; So does sweet friendship springing from sincere counsel.

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​Proverbs 27:6, 9

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Match the bible texts with the quality

Loyal

Generous

Loving

• Loyal

• Generous

• Loving

​The Bible contains examples of good friendships between people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and positions of authority.

What are some examples of good friendships in the Bible?

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Name this friendship mentioned in the Bible

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David and Jonathan

Ruth and Naomi

Lily and Rose

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Mary and Martha

Cain and Abel

David and Jonathan

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Name this friendship mentioned in the Bible

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Jonathan and David

Sarah and Abraham

Jesus and his apostles

Ruth was Naomi’s daughter-in-law, and there may have been a significant difference in age between them. Furthermore, Ruth’s cultural background was different from Naomi’s. Despite these differences, they formed a very close, loving friendship.

Ruth and Naomi

​Although Jonathan was evidently 30 years older than David, the Bible says that David and Jonathan were “bound together in close friendship.”

David and Jonathan

Jesus had a position of authority over his apostles, being their teacher and master. But he did not view them as unworthy of his friendship. Rather, Jesus had a close bond with those who followed his teachings.

Jesus and his apostles

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What did all these friendships had in common?

• Love to their mom

• Love to the family

• Love for Jehovah