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And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.‍

1 Samuel 20:17

David now fled from Naioth in Ramah and found Jonathan. “What have I done?” he exclaimed. “What is my crime? How have I offended your father that he is so determined to kill me?”
1 Samuel 20:1

• Friendship is a gift from God meant to glorify Him. 
• Friends encourage spiritual growth. 
• Bad friends are violent. Proverbs 16:29
• Bad friends are angry. Proverbs 22:24-25
• Bad friends are drunkards. Ephesians 5:18
• Bad friends regard wisdom and instruction with hate and disgust. Proverbs 1:7; 12:15
• Bad friends mock that which is good and godly. Proverbs 14:9
• Bad friends make fun of spiritual things. 
• Bad friends criticize others unnecessarily. 
• Bad friends show contempt for those who are different or weak. 
• Bad friends betray trust and share secrets. 
• Bad friends create drama and division for no good reason. 
• Proverbs 20:19
• Good friends reflect the way God treats us. 
• Good friends display love. 1 John 3:14-17
• Good friends share truth. Ephesians 4:15
• Good friends love by putting others first. Matthew 22:37-39

Look for godly friends…and be a godly friend!