True Friends

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.