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“Patience … . Remember we are not the Holy Spirit … . Trust the Spirit and pour over Scripture … Some truths are ‘first of all;’ in other words they’re primary truths” - Ligonier
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Friendship: The Foundation of Paul’s Global Ministry
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“Consider how often Paul says something like: ‘I thank my God always when I remember you, because I hear of your love for all the saints’ …. in nearly every letter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, he devotes space to greeting specific believers” - 9 Marks
Four Blessings of Close Friendships in Pastoral Ministry
Solitary confinement is said to be one of the worst forms of punishment. Often referred to as “the hole” in prisons, solitary confinement deprives prisoners of communication and conversation, making it a form of torture. Being alone, with no one to share life with, is a horrific way to live. In fact, prolonged time in “the hole” has detrimental mental and physical effects on prisoners.
Can Married Men and Women Be Friends? Marriage, Friendship, and Loneliness
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“Men appear to have suffered disproportionately in the collapse of friendships. In 1990, a majority (55%) of men had at least six close friends. Today, only 27% report having this number of close friendships. Single men are in even worse shape…” - IFS
Why Befriend Your Opponents? Bavinck on ‘Critical’ Friendship
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“Do I need friends from different ideological camps? These questions, of course, are relevant to Christians: should we also value friendships like this?” - TGC
Biblical Principles of Friendship
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“There are friends that are truly friends and then there are those whose interest in you only relates to their benefit. There are several keys to a good friendship.” - P&D
“The failures of Job’s friends should serve as a warning to Christians.”
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“There is a kind of ministry that is without words, and sometimes the best way to help others is to simply share with them in their pain. As the preacher of Ecclesiastes said, there is ‘a time to speak and a time to keep silent’ ” (Eccl. 3:7). - Jake Bier
Choosing Friends that Spark Your Fire for God
Reposted from Rooted Thinking.
How do you choose your friends? Your mom likely helped you choose your first friends. She probably told the mothers of your classmates, “I want my kids to have good friends so they stay out of trouble.” University professors exhort their students to network to gain connections to move up in their fields. “It’s not what you know but who you know,” the experts often repeat. But left on your own, how do you go about choosing friends? What common interests draw you to other people? What are you looking for in a friendship?
What Is the Meaning of “Iron Sharpens Iron” in Proverbs 27:17?
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“The process of helping someone else improve their effectiveness absolutely requires a positive relationship. Earlier in this same chapter (Proverbs 27:6, NASB) it says,’Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.’” - GARBC
