Friendship isn't just for the joyride, for surface fun and keeping everything smooth and shiny. Friendship has a purpose. A real friendship is characterized by a spirit of helpfulness, in which each person seeks to do good to the other. Did you take in this verse? The pleasantness of friends" doesn't come from just "being nice" and not making any waves, or bringing up unpleasant subjects. No. It comes from earnest counsel. That means talking about real issues, and doing life deeply. That means a real friend is one that will talk to you about what really matters. Think about your favorite smell, whether it is roses on a hot summer day, or bread baking, or new car upholstery, or fresh rain, or the lotion your mother used. Think about the "joy of the heart" that those scents bring. Do you have a friend whose earnest counsel brings joy to your heart?
Who are your "pleasant" friends? Remember to pray for them, and encourage them, as they encourage you.
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