“The God Who Makes Friends and Enemies”

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 18

True Friendship Is Built on Faithfulness to God

• 1 Samuel 18:1-5

• Proverbs 18:24

• Ecclesiastes 4:12

• John 15:13

Biblical Faithfulness Causes Necessary Division

• 1 Samuel 18:6-14

• Luke 12:51-53

• Jude 1:17-20

Godly Success Brings Accolades and Scorn

• 1 Samuel 18:15-16

• 1 Samuel 18:20-29

• Matthew 5:11

• 2 Timothy 3:12

• 1 Peter 4:4

• Romans 8:31

Application Points:

• Build friendships anchored to the Gospel

• Sacrifice to build the faith of others

• Engage division with unbelievers

• Endure scorn and stand strong in the favor of God