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Keys To Building Godly Friendships
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: We learn the keys to building godly friendships by examining the lives of David and Jonathan.
1 SAMUEL 18:1-4
“KEYS TO BUILDING GODLY FRIENDSHIPS”
1. Jonathan’s ACCEPTANCE of David (v. 1-2) Associate Romans 15:7; Proverbs 18:24; John 15:13-14
2. Jonathan’s ATTRACTION to David (v. 1) of like mind or purpose / knit together Philippians 2:5; John 6:44; 1 Samuel 14:1-14; 19:2; 20:17; Philippians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 2:16
3. Jonathan’s AFFECTION for David (v. 1, 3) attachment / love to cleave 2 Samuel 1:26; Matthew 22:37-40; Psalm 86:11; Colossians 2:2; Ephesians 4:16; Matthew 19:5; Genesis 2:24; Titus 1:8; Proverbs 17:17; 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2
4. Jonathan’s ACCOUNTABILITY with David (v. 3) covenant, agreement 1 Samuel 23:18; Matthew 26:28; Hebrews 12:24; 13:20; Jeremiah 31:34
5. Jonathan AWARDS David willingly (v. 4) giving / action Romans 8:32; John 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; 61:10; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 4:17
