Proverbs 27:10

[Pamelasv]

20 hours ago, FreeinChrist said:

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.   Proverbs 17:17

Probably because in most cases family ties aren't as strong as they should be, but a true friend will always have your best interest near and dear to their heart.

A man that hath friends must show himself friendly, and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.  Proverbs 18:24

I remembered that first proverb and was wondering about Solomon's family, since he had, how many siblings? And different mothers. I supposed he even experienced more of it.  The answers in here seem perfectly practical.  Thanks for those two mentioned above.

[FreeinChrist]

4 hours ago, Pamelasv said:

I remembered that first proverb and was wondering about Solomon's family, since he had, how many siblings? And different mothers. I supposed he even experienced more of it.  The answers in here seem perfectly practical.  Thanks for those two mentioned above.

Yes that is a very good point, in quoting Solomon I really gave it no thought about all his half brothers and sisters; but you make an excellent point.

[gdemoss]

On 1/17/2016 at 3:10 AM, thereselittleflower said:

Aren't neighbors made of flesh?

This is a proverb of advice in our relationships with others.

 

Agreed.  Relationships are to be kept according to the spirit rather than the flesh.  The legalism abused in the old testament by fleshly people led people to err and keep everything familial. 

[de1929]

On 1/16/2016 at 1:48 AM, Pamelasv said:

'Do not forsake your own friend, or your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; better is a neighbor who is near, than a brother who is far away.'

So why is it better to go to a neighbor who is near than a sibling far away? 

 

 

Many ppl have given their exposition. Btw: have you ask GOD directly why ?

[other one]

On 1/16/2016 at 11:48 AM, Pamelasv said:

'Do not forsake your own friend, or your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity; better is a neighbor who is near, than a brother who is far away.'

So why is it better to go to a neighbor who is near than a sibling far away? 

 

 

Common sense......    which is what most Proverbs are about...

[other one]

7 minutes ago, de1929 said:

Many ppl have given their exposition. Btw: have you ask GOD directly why ?

Yes

[de1929]

2 minutes ago, other one said:

Yes

hi bro... so pretty much if GOD's already gives the answers to you... then surely it's a real treasure... but pitty those ppl that think they need bible to have relationship with CHRIST lol... 

[other one]

1 minute ago, de1929 said:

hi bro... so pretty much if GOD's already gives the answers to you... then surely it's a real treasure... but pitty those ppl that think they need bible to have relationship with CHRIST lol... 

you need the Bible to make sure that the entity you have a relationship with is really the Lord.....    i have had others and it is not that easy to tell the difference if you are not very immersed in the word.

 

[de1929]

1 minute ago, other one said:

you need the Bible to make sure that the entity you have a relationship with is really the Lord.....    i have had others and it is not that easy to tell the difference if you are not very immersed in the word.

 

you worried too much bro  ... GOD is more concern then your concern about your wellbeing. well being means: your physical, emotional, discernment, knowledge, etc.

I have kids and they don't even read english yet... but i already told then... JESUS loves you, HE is our friends, go talk anything you want... I don't push doctrine to kids lol.. 

[other one]

4 minutes ago, de1929 said:

you worried too much bro  ... GOD is more concern then your concern about your wellbeing. well being means: your physical, emotional, discernment, knowledge, etc.

I have kids and they don't even read english yet... but i already told then... JESUS loves you, HE is our friends, go talk anything you want... I don't push doctrine to kids lol.. 

You obviously have never actually talked with the Devil.  Jesus dealt with him by knowing scripture, and I can tell you that it is very important that we do also.....   teach your kids the word, for thier personal protection.....      if you don't test the spirits like the Lord told us to do, you can get yourself in very bad situations.