It Takes Two

Solomon teaches us that just like iron sharpens iron – so too can a friend sharpen his or her friend. We should prize those friendship above all others. Solomon tells us in another proverb that this friends stay closer than a brother. And, He even tells us that the wounds of those friends are better than the kisses of an enemy. When our friends tell us hard truths, those wounds are so much more valuable then the empty praise of others and especially our enemies. Friends that make us better people and bring us closer to God are incredibly hard to find so when we do – we should hold on to them tightly.

But, ee often focus on if our friends help make us better people and help us stay closer to God. But how often do we ask ourselves if we are that kind of friend to others.

Do you sharpen your friends? Do you help them become better people? Do you make it easier for them to stay close to God?

It is important to ask ourselves the very questions we ask others. If we expect have friends that sharpen us – we need to be that kind of friend to others.

So, what type of friend are you? How can you be a better friend to your friends? Do you sharpen your friends? Are you their iron?

Don’t be a selfish friend who only takes and never gives. Don’t Friendship isn’t a one way street. Iron needs another iron to sharpen it – it takes two.