Recognizing the value of friendship enables individuals to distinguish between a true friend and a less reliable one.
Reflect on the strength of your friendships and consider their duration. This slide prompts you to assess your understanding of good and bad friendships. It serves as a self-discovery tool for both you and your friends. A friend is more than just a companion; delve into this slide for insights.
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4. “A good friend who points out
mistakes and imperfections and
rebukes evil is to be respected as
if he reveals the secret of some
hidden treasure.”
Dalai Lama XIV
I-definition of friendship
5. I-definition of friendship
“It is easy enough to be friendly to
one's friends. But to befriend the
one who regards himself as your
enemy is the quintessence of true
religion. The other is mere
business.”
Mahatma Gandhi
6. 3 types of good friends:
1. direct and honest when they think
you are wrong;
2. one that is trust-worthy, dependable,
and generous when you need help;
3. knowledgeable and talented to guide
you and show you what you can't
see.
Confucius
I-definition of friendship
7. 3 types of bad friends:
1. lie to you because they don't want you
to dislike them;
2. nice to you but is not sincere at all;
3. likes to talk a lot but does not have any
substance.
Confucius
I-definition of friendship
8. Friends give us the courage to
light the blinds on our hearts.
To open up and show what we
generally keep our hidden from
the rest of the world.
Buddha
I-definition of friendship
11. 1_what are advantages of good friends?
2_what are disadvantages of bad friends?
3_when and why do you need friends?
4_how can you maintain friendship?
5_how many main types of friends?
6_how many kinds of good friends?
7_how many kinds of bad friends?
17. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
1- Good Friends:
a) Accommodative friend – Protects the friend and
his wealth when needed, helps the friend when in
trouble and provides resources when needed.
18. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
1- Good Friends:
b) The friend who treats his friend equally, both in
health & misfortune – Guards the friend’s secrets as
his own as well as tells all his secrets to him, doesn’t
leave the friend in trouble and ready to sacrifice even
his life for the friend.
19. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
1- Good Friends:
c) The friend who shows the correct guidance –
Shows the way to a good life not only in this world,
but, in the world after death. Prevents the friend from
committing sins and shows the way to a better world
by advising him on subjects he is ignorant of.
20. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
1- Good Friends:
d) Compassionate friend – Shows compassion to the
friend like his mother and prevents others from
criticizing him. Praises those who commend him.
Happy at the friend’s success and sad at his failure.
21. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
2- Bad Friends:
a)The bad friend who becomes friendly to take,
give – Helps a little and wish for more. Formulates a
friendship when he is in trouble to get out of it. He
associates a friend only for his gain.
22. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
2- Bad Friends:
b) The bad friend who talks big and treat his
only with words – He never ever assists a friend
when in need. Tells about his own problems and
evade helping the friend.
23. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
2- Bad Friends:
c) The bad friend who sides with his friend just to
make him happy without thinking the
of the act – He approves and support his friend in all
all his deeds whether they are good or bad; but
criticizes him behind his back.
24. VIII-TWO TYPES OF FRIENDS
2- Bad Friends:
d) The bad friend who gets friendly to do sins – He
associates the friend to indulge in intoxicants, gambling
and attend public shows frequently. Thus, taking his friend
with him to the hell after death.
30. Comprehensive Questions
Q:4_ A good friend is someone who…..
A-never cares about you
B-always with you when you have difficulty
C-always thinks about benefits
31. Comprehensive Questions
Q:5_ A good friend is someone who…..
A-often walks out at night with you
B-lead you to use alcohol and drugs
C-tells you the truth even though you might feel bad to
them
32. Comprehensive Questions
Q:6_ A bad friend is someone who…..
A-says things good in front of you
B-helps you every time
C-corrects your mistakes