2. •The importance of good friends and family life
is very much under rated today. Prov. 20:6
•The Lord’s church is the best relationship one
can be in! 1 Cor. 12:13; Ephesians 1:3
•Friends of God… John 15:14
•True friends worldwide… 1 Timothy 2:4; 3:15
3. •Outside of Christ one is NOT connected with
God’s family. 2 Thes. 1:7-9
•Without God… Ephesians 2:12
•Without true godly friends… Mt. 12:30; Mk.12:30
•God’s family has a love that’ll never end!
1 Corinthians 13:8; John 15:12
4. Jesus’ Family
Mark 3:31-35
• Are those who… Do God’s will
• We will love… By keeping Christ’s commands.
John 14:15
• Will recognize the whole world is not worth your
soul! Mt. 16:26
• Will obey God no matter the cost.
Luke 14:26-32
5. Being a Friend
• Must use wisdom in choosing friends!
– Can’t keep company with those who won’t help you
get to heaven. 1 Cor. 15:33-34; Phil. 2:15-16
– Can’t waste too much time trying to get them to
believe and obey. 1 Cor. 16:22; Mark 6:11; Acts
13:51
– Go into all the world to teach. Mark 16:15-16
6. Being a Friend
• One must be friendly first! Prov. 18:24; 1Jn.4:19
• But, if they are bad for you: Ex. 23:2;1Thes.5:21
– Don’t stay around a mocker Prov.14:6-9;Jude17,18
– Don’t walk (hang out) with the evil. Psalm 1:1
– Don’t approve of their evil things. Romans 1:32
– Don’t be persuaded to do evil. Prov. 1:10
– Must be separate from the worldly… 2 Cor.6:14-7:1
7. Get Connected…
• With good things in your heart. Jn. 8:31-32
• With good things in your life. 1 Peter 3:10-12
• With good things for eternity. 1 Jn. 2:24-28
• Prepare to meet God, obey Jesus today!
– Hear and believe the gospel! Rom. 1:16
– Repent of sin! Acts 2:38
– Confess Jesus! Acts 8:37
– Be baptized, wash away your sins! Ac. 22:16
