What Is A Friend A man that hath

What Is A Friend? A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. King Solomon of Israel Proverbs 18: 24

I. Advanced Junior Dictionary explains of FRIEND • Person who knows and likes another. • Person who favors and supports. • Person who belongs to the same side or groups.

II. How to make friends easily • Learning Proverbs 18: 24 about FRIENDLY before you are ready to talk to her/him in the following steps: LONGMAN Dictionary of American English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. A friendly smile. Warm- friendly: a very warm person. Cordial- friendly and polite but formal: The two nations have always maintained cordial relations. Genial- cheerful, kind, and friendly : The genial host of the party. Affable- friendly and easy to talk to : an affable young woman with plenty of friends. Welcoming- making you feel happy and relaxed: Every one was very welcoming. Hospitable- friendly, welcoming, and generous to visitors: They were very kind and hospitable to us.

III. E. C. Mac. Kenzie was a gospel minister and compiler of a vast array of quips and quotes • Animals are such agreeable friends; they ask no questions, they make no criticisms. • The best antique is an old friend. • Be cautious in choosing friends, and be even more cautious in changing them. • People make enemies by complaining too much to their friends.

• Blessed are our enemies, for they tell us the truth when our friends flatter us. • There is only one reason why your enemy can’t become your friend – YOU! • You can win more friends with your ears than with your mouth. • A friend will strengthen you with his prayers, bless you with his love, and encourage you with his hope.

• There are three faithful friends : an old wife, an old dog, and ready cash. • Reprove a friend in secret, but praise him before others. • You can have no two better friends than the twin brothers, PULL and PUSH. • Some people are very generous. They are constantly giving away their friends. • Long tongues will mean short friends.

III. Be on your guard yourself for the coming of the enemies in reference to the scriptures: • ENEMY means a person who hates and tries to harm another. • “ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separteth chief friends. Proverbs 16: 28

RESULT: KEEP AWAY FROM SELF RIGHTEOUS

RESULTS: ARGUMENT, CRITICISM PERFECTIONISM

RESULTS: STRIFE, CONFUSION HIGH OPINION

RESULTS: INSULT, MAKE FUN OF A GRUMPY OLD MAN

RESULTS: STRIFE, DIVISION, LIE DISHONESTY

LET GOD TRANSFORM YOU INTO YOUR FRIENDLY SMILE FROM YOUR GRUMPY FACE END