Friends

How can I know who my friends are? Proverbs 17:17One way is a test of loyalty. A genuine friend loves us through the best and worst of times. In fact, a friend's true colors are revealed when we go through ususually difficult or painful circumstances. According to Proverbs it's preferable to have one or two close, intimate companions than a host of superficial acquaintances. The person who maintains only surface relationships with a wide number of people may eventually face ruin for lack of good advice when it is really needed (18:24)True friends also wound us. They're willing to tell us the hard truth, even when it hurts. We can trust their honest feedback, but an enemy only 'multiplies kisses' (27:6). Beware of someone who does not have the courage to confront you when you need it. Some people make poor friends--those who would entice us to join them in crime, forexample (1:10-19). Drunkads and gluttons are also on the list of people to avoid because of our material possessions or wealth. When financial hardship strikes, they disappear (19:4,7). Gossips should also be shunned. Thier habit of sharing inapporopriate and private matters inevitably separates close friends. (16:28). -Quest, Study Bible.NOW GO VOTE. Fo, I whoops you.Best reguards,Dan.
John 9-17 (its a real gas.)