The importance of friendship is difficult to overstate in our journey of walking with God. Friendship is a reflection of God's character and is extended to us through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. By faith, we receive Christ's invitation of friendship and it is there that we learn how to love, encourage, be patient, and committed to others. Each of these verses below is shown in its biblical context to give you a better sense for the intended meaning of each passage. The CSB Bible transla