Are you a GOOD friend?

The scripture lesson is from Philippians 2:19-30 in which Paul, adjuring the Church to "be like Christ" is commending Timothy and Epaphroditus to them.

"Until your heart breaks for people you will never know what it means to love them."

     "If you ever feel alone it is your own fault."

We must become people people.

 "People are always looking for messes.  God is looking for people."

--Dallas Willard

People must be our highest priority.  We need characteristics like Timothy and Epaphroditus who were

1.  Christlike.

2.  Team players

3.  Genuinely concerned for others

4.  Loyal to others

5.  Acting out of compassion. (As opposed to the natural impulse to criticism and judgment.

What if you lived out this model?

Are you a GOOD friend?

Pastor Johnnie Blair

Sunday morning