Friends

1 Timothy 6:11

What core relationships do you need in this season of life to support you in your journey? 

FRIENDS

Our Friends can  either point us toward or away from our core identity in Christ

1 Timothy 6:10-11

Our Identity in Christ is rooted in being with God (not simply doing things for God) 

1 Timothy 6:11  

2 Corinthians 5:17 

Do we pursue friends who help us live into this core identity in Christ? 

1 Timothy 6:12 

Proverbs 11:14

"Long-term interpersonal relationships are the crucible of genuine progress in the Christian life."

Joseph H. Hellerman

• Refuse to "give up meeting together" (Hebrews 10:25)

• Will "Confess their sins to one another" (James 5:16)

• "Bear one another’s burdens" (Galatians 6:2)

• Forgiving one another as the Lord forgives you (Colossians 3:13)

Are we the kind of friend who pursues others in a way that helps them live into their identity in Christ? 

Having no friends can literally kill you. 

Over a Million people a week are talking to ChatGPT about Suicide

1 Timothy 6:12 

A "Friendship" Reflection:

1. What expectations do I bring into or allow in my relationships? 

2. Am I intentional in relationships or just well intentioned? 

3. Am I willing to be the kind of person I expect others to be? 

4. Am I present in my relationships? 

5.  Am I willing to stay at the table?