Friend

A Friend that sticks closer than a Brother

Don’t pass judgment until you are fully informed (v. 13). Jumping to conclusions before hearing the facts are unwise and will bring a person to shame. Give yourself the three-way test before speaking about someone: Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it true? Being cheerful helps when we are …

Iron Can Sharpen Iron

When grief and tragedies come, it is far better to have a faithful friend than a member of your own family whose affections have been weakened by time and distan¬ce (v. 10). If someone has been a good friend of your father, you need to feel an obligation to helping him when he needs help. A …