As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“There is a kind of ministry that is without words, and sometimes the best way to help others is to simply share with them in their pain. As the preacher of Ecclesiastes said, there is ‘a time to speak and a time to keep silent’ ” (Eccl. 3:7). - Jake Bier
“The process of helping someone else improve their effectiveness absolutely requires a positive relationship. Earlier in this same chapter (Proverbs 27:6, NASB) it says,’Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.’” - GARBC
“The Hobbits, a care-free and peace-loving people from J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world of The Lord of the Rings, have three tips for becoming a better friend in a troubled world.” - Intellectual Takeout
Speaking as a friend: Learning to talk to non-Christians with sensitivity and humility - WORLD
“I’ll be the first to admit that it’s easier to turn on Netflix and turn off my brain for four hours after work than to go out of my way to find my friends and encourage them.” - Pursing the Pursuer
“John told Kathy how much he appreciated her, but he wanted to go a little further and decided to tell the store manager.” - IFWE
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