Inner Circle Friends

“Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan took off the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, even to his sword and his bow and his belt.”

1 Samuel 18:3-4 NKJV

1. INNER CIRCLE FRIENDS STEM FROM COMMUNITY, NOT COMPETITION!

“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”

Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT

2. INNER CIRCLE FRIENDS CARE MORE ABOUT YOUR ETERNITY THAN

YOUR EMOTIONS!

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Proverbs 27:6 NKJV

❖ HERE TO SCRUB HEARTS, NOT STROKE EGOS!

3. INNER CIRCLE FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS QUALITY OVER QUANTITY!

“A person of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer

than a brother.”

Proverbs 18:24 NASB

“Then Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David in the woods and strengthened his hand in God.”

1 Samuel 23:16 NKJV

VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1) Based on the characteristics of an ‘Inner Circle’ friend, do you have them in your life?

And would you consider yourself an ‘Inner Circle’ friend? Why or why not?

2) How much does accountability play a role in your life when it comes to your ‘Inner

Circle’ friends? Do they hold you accountable to God’s word and visa versa? Share.

3) Besides the ones already mentioned in the message, what are some other qualities to an ‘Inner Circle’ friend? Share.

4) What is something you took away from the message that wasn’t already discussed?

Share.