God created us for relationships
who created us for relationships and where is it found in the Bible?
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God
shown in Genesis 2:18
According to 1 Corinthians 15:33, what can bad company do?
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Corrupt good character.
What should shape our actions and attitudes toward others if a relationship is truly centered on God?
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the love of God
What kind of friends should we choose?
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Friends who help us grow.
What do relationships require when someone hurts us?
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Forgiveness.
True or False:
God created us to live distanced from others.
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False
Name FIVE things the people around you can influence.
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Attitudes, decisions, values/morals, faith, or your relationship with God.
What did Jesus command His disciples to do differently in their relationships with others?
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Love one another as He loved them.
Who is an example of a strong biblical friendship?
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David and Jonathan.
Which Bible verse in your notes talks about forgiveness?
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Colossians 3:13
what was shown to us specifically in Genesis 2:18 about relationships
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That God created us to have connection and companionship.
What does Proverbs 13:20 teach about the people we spend time with?
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The wise become wise, while keeping company with fools brings harm.
Name 6 quality of a healthy, godly relationship.
Love, prayer, support, truth, encouragement, or forgiveness.
What can we learn from Jonathan and David’s friendship in 1 Samuel 18:1 about choosing relationships that strengthen our walk with God?
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Our relationships should be rooted in genuine love and encourage us to grow closer to God.
Why can forgiveness be difficult?
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Because we can hold onto hurt, anger, or resentment.
What is one reason God values relationships beyond simply creating us for community?
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They help us grow closer to Him and become more Christlike.
What makes someone’s influence on your faith potentially harmful?
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When their choices, attitudes, or values pull you away from God.
In John 13:34–35, Jesus gives a new command. What does He say should set His followers apart?
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Their love for one another, modeled after His love for them.
Should a good friend always agree with everything you do?
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No. A good friend should be willing to tell you the truth and correct you with love.
What can happen when we hold onto resentment?
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It can damage our relationships and keep us from moving forward.
Name 4 ways a healthy relationship can help you spiritually.
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It can encourage your faith, correct you with love, support you, or help you become more Christlike.
True or False:
Someone can influence your faith even if they never intentionally try to.
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True.
If a relationship is causing you to become less loving, less forgiving, or farther from God, what does that reveal about the relationship?
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It is not a Godly relationship.
What does it mean for a friend to help you become more Christlike?
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They encourage you to follow God and make choices that reflect Christ.
Why should we forgive others?
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Because God has forgiven us, and we are called to forgive others.