Amy E. SpiegelJust having friends isn’t enough, however. Our friendships should be ones that are pleasing to God and edifying to us as well as our friends.
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There is a reason we have friends. God has made us to be friends with others. Our relationships with people should be such that we improve them and they improve us. If we are pleasing to God and edifying to our friends, our friendships will last for a lifetime.
Source: Letting Go Of Perfect: Women, Expectations, And Authenticity
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