What is a friend? A friend is someone who you can entrust with your inner most secrets and you know that the secret will never leave their lips. A friend is someone you may not talk to on a daily basis but is there for you when you call. A friend is someone who is honest with you and will, as we say, keep it 100 and knows that keeping it 100 doesn't mean be hurtful or insensitive with your words.
Proverbs 28:23 He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue.
A true friend is one who may hurt you at times for your own good.
Proverbs 27:6 The kisses of an enemy may be profuse, but faithful are the wounds of a friend.
Not many women have "true" friends. Or...or the characteristics of what they consider a friend should hold are diluted. Since childhood, I, for good reason, did not consider many people my friend. However, throughout life, I've also heard many people call others their friend just to have that "friend" gossip about them behind their backs...be it true or false statements that are being made.
And truth be told, I've had the very thing done to me. However, and thank God, I've had the discernment to determine who are true friends and who are not. And those who are not...only hold the title of being "associates". I am learning now that it is not only important to clarify your definition of friend but to also learn to associate myself with godly people. Know those who are in your circle and do not hesitate to eliminate those that do not fit the qualifications of a true God fearing friend.
As women, we love having friends. Therefore, it is very easy for us to consider just about anyone who smiles and laughs with us our girlfriend. Its sad that in this world we can't allow all to be friends. Be Godly, be courteous and cordial, and mostly be CAUTIOUS!
Please feel free to share your experiences with "friends". Thank you and be blessed.
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