As Iron Sharpens Iron

As Iron Sharpens Iron The Proverbs on Friendship As Iron Sharpens Iron Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25 As Iron Sharpens Iron Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 As Iron Sharpens Iron Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 As Iron Sharpens Iron As Iron Sharpens Iron A good friend: I. Encourages godliness (13:20). As Iron Sharpens Iron He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20 As Iron Sharpens Iron As Iron Sharpens Iron Do not associate with a man given to anger; Or go with a hot-tempered man, Or you will learn his ways And find a snare for yourself. Proverbs 22:24-25 As Iron Sharpens Iron A good friend: I. Encourages godliness (13:20). II. Can Be Trusted A. To Keep Secrets (11:13; 20:19) As Iron Sharpens Iron He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13 As Iron Sharpens Iron He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip. Proverbs 20:19 As Iron Sharpens Iron A good friend: I. Encourages godliness (13:20). II. Can Be Trusted A. To Keep Secrets (11:13; 20:19). B. To Speak Truthfully (27:6, 9). As Iron Sharpens Iron Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend. Proverbs 27:9 As Iron Sharpens Iron A good friend: I. Encourages godliness (13:20). II. Can Be Trusted A. To Keep Secrets (11:13; 20:19). B. To Speak Truthfully (27:6, 9). III. Can Be Counted On (25:19). As Iron Sharpens Iron Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. Proverbs 25:19 As Iron Sharpens Iron A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 As Iron Sharpens Iron • Do you have friends who encourage you toward Christ-likeness? • Are you a friend who encourages others toward Christ-likeness?