Christian friends are closely supportive of one another on a spiritual, emotional and practical level. Both giving and receiving in a fair and balanced way, between genuine Christian friends, makes it a most special and even godly relationship.
Christian friendships between equals are quite different from friendships where one of the friends is a mentor of a brand new or young Christian. It is a mutually beneficent relationship within Christ’s community on earth.
Christian friendship between equals do not come about in an instant or happen overnight. They develop over a long period of time as trust grows, sensitive matters are shared and prayed about together. It develops while both friends progress in knowledge of Christ and in spiritual understanding. A strong Christian friendship flourishes of course when two friends grow together in faith, goodness, knowledge, and other saintly gifts and experiences.
A good Christian friend is a treasure to be grateful for, one could even say, it is a special gift from the Lord. Care for your Christian friend, pray for him/her, and most of all, in being a saintly friend, you cultivate and secure lifelong support and joy!
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