Solitary vs. Friendship . . . ecclesiastes 4:8-12
There is one alone, without companion: he has neither son nor brother. Yet there is no end to all his labors, nor is his eye satisfied with riches. But he never asks, "For whom do I toil and deprive myself of good?" This also is vanity and a grave misfortune.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. ecclesiastes 4:8-12
Cherish every friend, because most of the folks we know are merely acquaintances or so-called "fair weather friends." I have been blessed with a group from my church who I can count on to listen to my grumbling, to lift up me and my family in prayer, and to bless us with provisions in time of need. During good times everyone will be quick to buddy up, but in times of distress those that stay prove themselves. Jesus is closer than a brother, He is the true friend who promises never to abandon through think or thin.
© S. Chan, 2004. All rights reserved.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. ecclesiastes 4:8-12
Cherish every friend, because most of the folks we know are merely acquaintances or so-called "fair weather friends." I have been blessed with a group from my church who I can count on to listen to my grumbling, to lift up me and my family in prayer, and to bless us with provisions in time of need. During good times everyone will be quick to buddy up, but in times of distress those that stay prove themselves. Jesus is closer than a brother, He is the true friend who promises never to abandon through think or thin.
© S. Chan, 2004. All rights reserved.