‘A Real Friend.’
a) Proverbs 17:17. Is always loyal.
b) Proverbs 18:24. Sticks closer than a brother.
c) Proverbs 27:6. Wounds from a friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
d) Proverbs 27:9. Gives heartfelt counsel.
e) Proverbs 27:17. Sharpens their friend.
f) John 15:13. Is willing to lay down their life for their friend.
(Through this QT I want to be A Real Friend)
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‘Doing It God’s Way.’
Genesis 23:1-20.
a) Genesis 23:1-2. Sarah died and Abraham went to mourn for her.
b) Genesis 23:3-4. Abraham’s desire to have a burial site for his family.
c) Genesis 23:5-9. Abraham new exactly what he wanted – he was not looking for “freebies” or favours from the people. This was to be inheritance land.
d) Genesis 23:10-16. Abraham purchased the land, he paid the correct price for it. “Freebies” may never really be ours, we always owe some kind of favour.
e) Genesis 23:17-20. The land became Abraham’s.
(This Second one reminds me that we should be Doing It God’s Way)
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Chris.
Doing it God’s Way is really important. If we compromise, we may find ourselves in some kind of bondage. God’s way is always the best way. If we are not sure about God’s Way then we should look into God’s Word for ourselves before asking another person.
