Two are better than One

Eccl 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if tow life down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three stands is not quickly broken.

Friendship is a co-operative and a supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship that involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection and respect along with a degree a rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other, often to the point of selflessness. Their tastes will usually be similar and may converge, and they will share enjoyable activities. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship. A friend is someone who may often demonstrate reciprocating and reflective behaviors. Yet for many, friendship is nothing more than the trust that someone or something will not harm them.

Value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating the following on a consistent basis: Desire what is best for the other, sympathy and empathy, honesty, speak the truth in love, mutual understanding and sacrificial heart.

May the Lord surround us with friends that will help us on this journey of faith; friends that will always encourage us and stir us to be the best that we can. As we desire to build godly and lasting friendship with others, it all starts by us being a good friend. When we develop a godly value in friendship, people will come to us.

Friendship is about others and helping others to succeed. As we help others, we ourselves will grow and be blessed.

You will never walk alone.

(Taken from Hope KL Bulletin - 19 July 2009)