He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend. Proverbs 22:11 (ESV) Our world is in a crisis when it comes to relationships. Despite a desire for trustworthy, close friends, many report that they don’t have them. According to a study cited in the June Sociological Review, one quarter of all Americans have no close confidants. However, the Bible is the greatest relationship book ever written and it can empower us to change these statistics by following its principles. Over the past two days we have been discussing reasons why people struggle to make friends. Today we will cover two keys to building close friendships from Proverbs 22:11. 1. Check your motives. Some develop friendships for …
Construya Grandes Amistades
El que ama la pureza de corazón tiene gracia en sus labios, y el rey es su amigo. Proverbios 22:11 (LBLA) Nuestro mundo está en crisis en lo que tiene que ver con relaciones. A pesar del deseo de tener amigos cercanos y confiables, muchas personas no los tienen. Según un estudio citado en la Revista Sociológica de junio, una cuarta parte de todos los estadounidenses no tienen confidentes cercanos. Sin embargo, la Biblia es el mejor libro de relaciones jamás escrito y puede ayudarnos a cambiar estas estadísticas siguiendo sus principios. En los últimos dos días hemos estado discutiendo las razones por las cuales las personas tienen dificultades para hacer amigos. Hoy cubriremos dos claves para construir amistades cercanas que se encuentran en Proverbios 22:11. 1. Revise sus …
Todos Necesitamos Amigos
Uno solo puede ser vencido, pero dos podrán resistir. Y, además, la cuerda de tres hilos no se rompe fácilmente. Eclesiastés 4:12 (DHH) Cuando compartimos nuestra vida con otros, esta se vuelve infinitamente más agradable. Eclesiastés 4:12 nos dice que los amigos nos hacen más fuertes y resistentes. Aparte de este hecho, muchas personas tienen dificultades para acercarse a otras. Ayer cubrimos tres razones por las cuales este podría ser el caso. Hoy cubriremos cuatro más: 1. Tómese el tiempo. Entre trabajos, actividades extracurriculares, tiempo en familia, voluntariado y tareas domésticas, algunos descubren que no tienen tiempo. El tiempo de amistad debe ser programado o no sucederá. Haga que sea parte de sus planes. 2. No se ofenda. ¿Sus expectativas son poco realistas? Ser amigo de alguien no significa que …
We All Need Friends
Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NKJV) When we share our lives with others, life becomes infinitely more enjoyable. Ecclesiastes 4:12 tells us that friends make us stronger and more resilient. Regardless of this fact, many people struggle to get close to people. Yesterday we covered three reasons why this might be the case. Today we will cover four more: 1. Take the time. Between jobs, extra-curricular activities, family time, volunteering and housework, some find that they have no time. Friendship time needs to be scheduled or it won’t happen. Make it part of your plans. 2. Be un-offendable. Are your expectations unrealistic? Being someone’s friend doesn’t mean you will …
Two Are Better Than One
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 (NKJV) Our society enables us to be more socially isolated than ever before, making many people hungry for friendship. When you think of it, we’ve gone through a radical culture change over the past few decades. Older houses were built with a front porch instead of a back deck. In the evening you could stroll down your street and find several neighbours sitting on their front swing, inviting friendly conversation. Today face-to-face social interaction has to be more intentional. If …