What characterizes a true friend; especially, a true friend in the Lord?
How do we come to know who a real friend is?
A (true) friend is someone who…
1) Gives of his own to you (love, promise to keep, belongings)
2) Helps you in time of your deepest need (he understands your situation and acts accordingly)
3) Lifts you up in front of others (for your own gain)
4) Is honest in dealing with you (he doesn’t hide things off of your back)
5) Is faithful in keeping your secrets (he doesn’t betray you)
6) Gets hurt when others speak bad about you
7) Thinks more of you than of himself
