Counterfeit Friends
“Our friends will influence and sometimes determine the quality and direction of our lives.”
“He who walks with the wise, grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”
– Proverbs 13:20
FOOL: someone who knows the difference between right and wrong and just doesn’t care.
“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”
– Proverbs 27:6
HARSH TRUTH:
- Enemies can set you back.
- A counterfeit friend can ruin your life!
HAVING A COUNTERFEIT:
- Reduces your incentive for seeking out the real thing.
- Appears to add value to your life, but in the end it doesn’t.
- Is hard to leave behind.
HOW TO SPOT COUNTERFEIT FRIENDS?
- They almost always (90%) have self-destructive habits.
- Simply evaluate the direction of the relationship.