Be a Friend

“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” – Proverbs 27:9 Today, I would like to conclude this encouraging series on unlocking passion and zeal and the power of the Holy Spirit in this process. My main message today is to be a friend. Don’t just be an ally—be a true friend. Here’s what friends do: they act in accordance with what’s right. Friends view goodness as an ideal that everyone can understand and strive to achieve. In contrast, allies think about what is best for their group or tribe. This focus on tribalism is a significant factor contributing to the political issues we face in America and around the world today. Everyone is behaving like an ally, while very few are being real friends. Allies prioritize the interests of their tribe, whereas friends focus on what is truly