2 Chronicles 17,18
We all might have that one discouraging friend. He's the one who is always telling you what not to do while the crowds are fully supporting you. She's like a second. He's just a jerk. The majority only has nice things to say. He doesn't. She's a negative Nancy when it comes to your dreams and desires. Quite frankly why are you even friends? He really is no good for you.
WRONG! In fact he's the only good friend you have. He not only has yours, but also God's best intention for your life. A wise saying in the Bible is,"Faithful are the wounds of a friend". Believe this to be true. It's a characteristics of God. He punishes only those he loves in order that they might grow in faith. Look to the gospel. Jesus gained so much for us by doing what no "good" friend would support. I can imagine what might have been the advice of many. "Dude Jesus, call down some angels and save your but. You don't need this pain." look at one of his Real friends, Mary. She prepared a perfectly healthy man for death. In fact she saved up to honor his death. What if one of your friends did that for you. Happy Birthday buddy! Here I got you a coffin! This sounds foolish , but it actually very wise. So next time you are told. "Quit having realtions with your girlfriend!" "Stop getting plastered every night" think about what your friend's intentions are. Consider the source. Next break down what is being said when your friend says, "Your and idiot. Don't do that." also please think how you can be a spread of tough love. Be a true friend of someone today. Be their mirror.
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