loving God - Who are you chosing to be your friends?

Dec. 29, 2008

Who are you chosing to be your friends?

Friends are a big part of your life, and effect you more then you know.

God put friends in your life for a reason! Some build you up, and some tear you down. But what exactly does it been to use the terms: Build you up, and tear you down?

Friends that build up:

In my opinion, a friend that 'Builds you Up,' is somebody who is a true friend. They don't insult you, they tell you the truth, they are completely honest, and many more things. But what about the things that they do? Does the music they listen to effect you at all? what about the way they talk?

Friends that tear down:

You may not think that these are big deals, but they do more then you know. A friend that swears can sometimes have a big effect on you. Say you never swear. What happens when they swear around you? Do you talk to them about it, or just nod it off?

Nodding it off isn't always the best thing to do. Then, they don't get the picture and they will keep doing it, without noticing what it does. And what about the music they listen to? What if you are not allowed to listen to it? you may think it isn't a big deal because your parents aren't there, or you think that once in a while won't hurt.

But it does effect you, more than you know.

People may tell you to let those friends go. But that isn't always the best idea. If you don't tell them what's going on, they won't know what they need to work on, and it wouldn't be very fair to them. Be an influence on them! Be a friend that builds up, and talks to them about problems.

Sometimes friendships do end though, and that can be painful.

Proverbs 12:26

A righteous man is cautious in friendship,
but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

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Jan. 8, 2009 - Friends

Posted by SmileyGirl95

Hi,

It is nice to see you posting again!

Did you have a good Christmas and New Year's Eve?

WOW, that was a great post! I needed to hear that. I have a friend that does some things around me that kind of tares me down, language and music play a part in that. Thank you for the post!

Happy New Year!

~Makayla~

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Jan. 17, 2009 - Very True

Posted by hugabunchmom

Great thoughts. You are so right that it isn't always best to just let it go. Many people have influenced me over the years, and certainly, my closest friends have helped me to become who I am. It is best to talk to friends about negative behavior and encourage them to grow their faith in God and their biblical example to others. Even non-Christian friends are better off if told about poor behavior rather than having it ignored. Thanks for sharing! Hugs!!

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Jan. 18, 2009 - Friends

Posted by Joyce18

I'm glad you put up something like that on your blog.That is good edvice (if you want to put it that way)you seem like you would have a pretty good relationship with God.
Anyway,have a good life and enjoy it!Talk to you later.;)

~nicole~

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Jan. 19, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by smiley1