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SUNDAY CHOICE\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Old Friends are Best\u2014They remind us of who we are. A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“No one would argue that things like water, food, and shelter are requirements for humans to thrive, but could the same argument be made about friendship? There\u2019s no question that God created us for relationships, and friendship is one of the most critical connections we make with others.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n
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From our earliest moments, friends profoundly impact our attitudes and behavior. Friendship is an essential part of life.<\/u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n
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True friendship is one of the sweetest things in life. Friends are chosen family; they cheer us on through discouraging seasons, celebrate with us on\u00a0coyest occasions, and lift our heads and hearts like no one else can.\u00a0Life’s special moments are made brighter by the presence of<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span>dearest friends<\/a><\/span>. Whether you’re looking\u00a0<\/span>for advice on strengthening your current friendships or\u00a0simply seeking guidance for developing new ones, these\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Bible verses about friendship are sure to push you in the right direction. The Bible offers life-changing wisdom\u00a0<\/span>surrounding the topic of prayer for a friend. It teaches readers to carry each other’s burdens through challenging situations, to always choose love and patience even when faced with adversity, and to treat others how we would hope to be treated. No matter if your friends are near or far, these\u00a0encouraging Bible verses<\/a>\u00a0will help you feel connected with them in a new way.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Bible Verses on Being a Good Friend\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
We all know a good friend when we see it\u2014they are caring, generous, and don\u2019t pass judgement every time you\u00a0<\/span>stumble. The love and support they provide are\u00a0immeasurable.These Bible verses remind us what being a good friend is all about.<\/span><\/div>\n
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“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” \u2014Luke 6:31<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cTherefore, as God\u2019s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, cloth yourselves with compassion,\u00a0kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.\u00a0<\/span>Bear with each other and forgive one another if\u00a0any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds\u00a0them all together in perfect unity.” \u2014Colossians 3:12-14<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother\u00a0<\/span>or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.” \u2014James 4:11<\/span><\/div>\n
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“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends\u00a0<\/span>if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” \u2014John 15:12-15<\/span><\/div>\n
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“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” \u2014Galatians 6:2<\/span><\/div>\n
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“Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.\u201d \u2014 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01 John 4:11<\/span><\/div>\n
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“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” \u20141 Thessalonians 5:11\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n
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Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” \u20141 Peter 4:8-10<\/span><\/div>\n
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When put to the test\u00a0\u2014Remember old friends are the best\u2014Enjoy this clip.<\/span><\/div>\n
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