Our choice of friends speaks volumes about what is in our heart. Godly friends encourage a godly life-style. An ungodly friend can lead to all kinds of trouble.

When Jehoram decided to marry Athaliah and went to ask his father for his blessing, Jehoshaphat foolishly granted it. This action put Jehoshaphat in “affinity” with Ahab and Jezebel, the in-laws of his son. Through this evil connection, the royal seed of Judah was eventually destroyed. The enemy’s plan is to “steal, kill and destroy!”

Godly friends are on God’s side in any matter. “He that is not with me is against me”(Luke 11:23).

Godly friends tell the truth.
Godly friends encourage one another in the Lord.
Godly friends do not participate in evil.
Godly friends bring glory to God in everything they do and say.
Godly friends wisely guard their tongues and influence.
Godly friends matter to God.

Take a stand today! Ungodliness can creep into relationships resulting in compromise. Cherish your godly friends. More than that, cherish the Greatest Friend of all-Jesus!