Levels and Attitudes of Friendship
What is the 1st level of friendship and what are it's characteristics?
Acquaintance - Little personal contact and conversations that are mostly general
What were the names of all 3 characters in the story?
Saul, Jonathan, David
What does Jesus tell us in Matthew 6?
Not to boast or brag about our good deeds to others
What is the 2nd level of friendship and it's characteristics?
Casual Friend - Have common interests with one another and conversations are more specific
A smile shows that you are ______ in others
Interested
A smile puts others at _____ by showing that you are not tense or _______.
ease, nervous
What are the two common problems to avoid in friendships?
1. Telling secrets about others
2. Being nosy about other people's business
How did Jonathan show David that he was a good friend?
By giving him his robe, bow, shield and sword
What is the definition of friendliness?
Showing an interest in the lives of others
What 4 attitudes should be displayed at every level of friendship?
1. Smiling
2. Encouragement
3. Kindness
4. Never gossiping or lying
How did Jonathan's father want David to be treated?
Saul wanted Jonathan to kill David but instead Jonathan helped him
A smile shows that you are _______ and ____ ______ and uncaring
Kind, not cold
What is the 3rd level of friendship and what are the 4 ways that you can be a friend on this level?
Close/Best Friend
1. Share personal problems and concerns
2. Seek counsel and give advice
3. Be an encourager
4. Pray for them
What are 3 ways to gain friends?
1. Love covers all sins
2. Be friendly to others
3. Help those who are less fortunate than you
4. Give wise counsel or advice to your friend
5. Don't forget your friend
What is our memory reference and verse?
1 Peter 4:8-9 "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling."