Proverbs 1 1 7 NIV The proverbs of

Proverbs 1: 1 -7 NIV The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance— 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. ” Proverbs 18: 24 NIV

“Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that gives value to survival. ” C. S. Lewis, The Four Loves

Four Marks of a True Friendship

Four Marks of a True Friendship 1. Constancy

Four Marks of a True Friendship 1. Constancy 2. Carefulness

Four Marks of a True Friendship 1. Constancy 2. Carefulness 3. Candor

Four Marks of a True Friendship 1. 2. 3. 4. Constancy Carefulness Candor Counsel

John 15: 12 -15 NIV 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.