BFF*

Garry Eriks·2012-08-01

This article by Garry Eriks examines biblical friendship as a God-given good and examines how modern social media platforms like Facebook can distort our understanding of true friendship by promoting quantity over quality and self-centeredness over genuine concern for others. The author encourages readers to cultivate deep, godly friendships rooted in shared love for the Lord while remaining discerning about cultural influences that undermine biblical relational values.

* Parents and grandparents, if you do not know what BFF stands for, ask your young people. Friendship is a good gift from God. God wired us for friendship. In the beginning God said it is not good for man to be alone. While this relates directly to the creation of Eve and the beauty of marriage, it also says that man was created with a need for friendship. We were not created to live in isolation. God has a purpose for friendship -- that we grow in knowledge, faith, godliness, and holiness. Do...

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BFF*

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