“Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the friends, even though they are strangers to you.” The Message: Jesus calls us all to welcome strangers and treat them as friends. “We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.”

What the Bible says about friends and friendship?

Proverbs 18:24 NIV A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 13:20 NIV He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harms. #3 John 15:13 NIV Greater Love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

How did Jesus treat his friends?

He shared meals with those He was closest to and enjoyed their fellowship (John 12:1-3). Jesus was intentional with His presence, which grew trust and sincerity among His friends. He put in the effort to know them and care for them. Being present in our friendships may look differently over time.

What does God say about true friendship?

“Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than ones nearest kin.” The Message: True friends will be with you through lifes most soul-shaking changes. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down ones life for ones friends.”

Is it normal to be mad at God when someone dies?

Feeling angry at God is a normal, healthy human emotion. We live in a broken world (which is also beautiful and amazing in so many ways!). We live with pain, loss, grief, and destruction (but also with joy, beauty, creativity, and love!).