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Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cypress Texas
Hunt In: Hill country
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How to Foster True Friendships
1 Samuel 18:1-3 All people long to be in genuine relationships. God created us with this need, as we were not meant to live in isolation. Our world is so driven by technology that many people today try to ease their loneliness through computer relationships. However, this can never satisfy or compare to the human fellowship that the Creator designed. But healthy friendships don't just happen. They require intentional effort. Yesterday, in looking to Jonathan and David for a biblical model of godly companions, we saw how mutual respect is vital in a healthy friendship. Now, let's look at two more aspects of their relationship. These two men had an emotional love for one another; their hearts were knit together (1 Sam. 18:1). When one man experienced joy or sadness, the other man felt it too. They also had genuine devotion to each other, which is a type of commitment that involves giving: to show loyalty, Jonathan gave his friend material items--his robe and weapon. But these two men also selflessly offered more: Jonathan even risked his life and future kingship in order to save David from execution. Notice, too, that Jonathan was often the initiator, and the one who gave more. He was a prince, whereas David was a lowly shepherd. Social status shouldn't interfere with cultivating a true friendship. Dr. Stanley |
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#2 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Winona, Mississippi
Hunt In: Mississippi, Colorado
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Thanks for posting Bro Bill
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#3 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Burleson, Texas
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Could've agree more.
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#4 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston
Hunt In: Bee Co.
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Thank you Bro. Bill
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#5 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Livingston Texas
Hunt In: Between Onalaska and Groveton
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Amen Bro. Bill
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#6 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Liberty Hill, Tx
Hunt In: Hill country
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Thanks Bro. Bill
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#7 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Del Rio
Hunt In: Amistad
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Great message as always. Thank you for posting!
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#8 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cypress Texas
Hunt In: Hill country
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Up
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#9 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Porter Trash
Hunt In: Tyler County
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I'm stealing this quote, but I like it:
I might not have 6 people to carry my casket, but I have 2 or 3 that'll kill themselves getting it dragged to the hole. |
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#10 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Amen!
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#11 |
Pope & Young
![]() Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cypress Texas
Hunt In: Hill country
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#12 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Burleson, Texas
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#13 |
Ten Point
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Thompsons
Hunt In: Thompsons
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Amen
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#14 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Lockhart
Hunt In: Everywhere I can
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Amen.
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#15 |
Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Spring Branch, TX-in the Hill Country not Houston
Hunt In: Roosevelt/Sonora
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Great post!
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