Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, “It is not goodthat man should be alone;
Proverbs 18:1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.
Just you and God is not good, it’s not enough.
Genesis 2:18 “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet comparable for him.
help meet comparable for him = ezer kenegdo) = “a helper appropriate and worthy for corresponding in form and function with him.”
Help made for Him.
God has created relationships for your life that are “help made for you”
Your destiny is tied to your community or lack there of.
Significant people have significant relationships.
Exodus 4:13
Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. 38 Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me.”
Godly Relationships Promote Healing
James 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a believer can accomplish much
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Genesis 2:18 “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet comparable for him.
The word comparablemeans one who is a helping counterpart.
a counterpart is a part that is a similar but opposes to bring balance.
TEETER TOTTER PIC
They Need To Be A Follower Jesus Christ.
Amos 3:3 Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?
2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.
Not Every Christian Needs To Be Your Bestie.
Not everyone can handle all of you, so not everyone deserves all of you.
There will be strong and unfriendly winds that will make a mess of our lives. On those blustery days, the kindness, prayers, and simple-but-profound ministry of the presence of dear friends will be the anchor to our unraveling, the rescue to our storm. ~Dr. Les Parrott
1. Do They Make You Want To Be Better?
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so a good friend sharpens a friend.
2. Are They Honest? Will they tell you the truth?
Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
3. Can You Trust Them With Your Ugly?
Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times
4. Do They Point You To God?
John 14:6 I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
5. Would They Be There?
Proverbs 17:17 A brother is born for adversity
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