Real Friends in the Real World

Luke 5:17-26

“Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity” ~Khalil Gibran

In the real world…

1. Friends are mindful. v.17

2. Friends take initiative. v.18

3. Friends are persistent. v.19

4. Friends are persevering. v.19,20

5. Friends are sacrificing. vv.22-25

Even If... The World Is Against You

Daniel Chapter 6

“This world doesn’t offer us a lot of hope…good thing we are just passing through” ~Asil Treblig

Even if it seems the world is against you…

1. Be positive and enthusiastic. v.3

2. Be above reproach. v.4

3. Be steadfast with God. vv.5,10

4. Be trusting in God. v.23

5. Be hopeful, God’s not done. vv.25-28