We need the wisdom to make friends. Christians are no exception. When we are at the infancy of our spiritual lives, we need discernment and prayers to avoid deception from our future friends. We can also be consecrated to avoid making bad friends that lead us towards paths that displease God.
Therefore, Christians need the right values for friendship. Good friends should be people who can give us care, ears, and encouragement in both good and bad times. We ourselves should also be other people’s loyal friends.
There are many verses in the Bible that teach us how to make friends. Below are ten Bible verses to help us wisely make friends:
Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 20:19 A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 22:24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
do not associate with one easily angered.
1 Corinthians 5:10 ...Not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 24:21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son,
and do not join with rebellious officials.
Proverbs 27:8-9 Like a bird that flees its nest
is anyone who flees from home.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
2 Timothy 2:21-22 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Proverbs 27:6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.
- Translated by Karen Luo
交友需要有智慧，基督徒也不例外。
在我们灵命还很幼小的时候，在交友上需要有分辨力，也可以为交友而祷告，这样才能不像小孩子一样被别人欺骗；也能分别为圣，不因为交了不好的朋友而做出令神不喜悦的事情。
因此，基督徒也需要有自己的交友观，所结交的朋友，应当是在顺境、逆境都能给与我们关心、倾听和鼓励的人。
当然，我们需要有好的朋友，自己也当成为他人忠实的朋友。
友谊是相互建立的，圣经里有很多的经文，是在教导我们如何指挥的交朋友的。
以下十大经文，帮助我们如何智慧的结交好友：
滥交朋友的，自取败坏，但有一朋友，比弟兄更亲密。
（箴18:24）
往来传舌的泄漏密事，大张嘴的，不可与他结交。
（箴20:19）
好生气的人，不可与他结交；暴怒的人，不可与他来往。
（箴22:24）
但如今我写信给你们说：若有称为弟兄是行淫乱的、或贪婪的、或拜偶像的、或辱骂的、或醉酒的、或勒索的，这样的人不可与他相交，就是与他吃饭都不可。
（林前5:10）
有人攻胜孤身一人，若有二人便能敌挡他；三股合成的绳子不容易折断。
（传4:12）
爱慕智慧的，使父亲喜乐，与妓女结交的，却浪费钱财。
（箴29:3）
我儿，你要敬畏耶和华与君王，不要与反复无常的人结交。
（箴24:21）
人离本处飘流，好像雀鸟离窝游飞。
膏油与香料，使人心喜悦，朋友诚实的劝教也是如此甘美。
（箴27:8-9）
人若自洁，脱离卑贱的事，就必作贵重的器皿，成为圣洁，合乎主用，预备行各样的善事。
你要逃避少年的私欲，同那清心祷告主的人追求公义、信德、仁爱、和平。
（提后2:21-22 ）
朋友加的伤痕，出于忠诚；仇敌连连亲嘴，却是多余。
(箴27:6 )
十大经文帮助基督徒学会智慧交友
We need the wisdom to make friends. Christians are no exception. When we are at the infancy of our spiritual lives, we need discernment and prayers to avoid deception from our future friends. We can also be consecrated to avoid making bad friends that lead us towards paths that displease God.
Therefore, Christians need the right values for friendship. Good friends should be people who can give us care, ears, and encouragement in both good and bad times. We ourselves should also be other people’s loyal friends.
There are many verses in the Bible that teach us how to make friends. Below are ten Bible verses to help us wisely make friends:
Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 20:19 A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 22:24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
do not associate with one easily angered.
1 Corinthians 5:10 ...Not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
Proverbs 29:3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 24:21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son,
and do not join with rebellious officials.
Proverbs 27:8-9 Like a bird that flees its nest
is anyone who flees from home.
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
2 Timothy 2:21-22 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Proverbs 27:6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.
- Translated by Karen Luo
Ten Bible Verses to Help You Wisely Make Friends
