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It has been said that Christianity is a religion of relationships – and I believe it! The scripture goes as far as to say that we are “members of one another.” We are as closely connected as our limbs are to our body – inseparable. If this is true, then relationships can make or break us.

Relationships also play a great role in our personal growth and development. I call it the law of association. It basically says this; “great people always have great people in their lives. Never forget the “other people” factor.

So if our relationships can make or break us, we need to give close credence to our relationships and take the utmost care to both give and take from them. Here are a few things that good relationships do for us.

I. Good relationships will bring correction to your life.

Watch out for those who always praise you, they may be your enemy in disguise.
I always say it’s a good friend who will tell you you’ve got bad breath!! Never surround yourself merely with “yes” people. Do you have any correcting friends?

Prov. 27:5-6
Prov.28:23
Prov. 27:17

II. Good relationships will bring counsel to your life

The word counsel means fitting, timely advice. Do you have friends who can speak into your life with good advice? Never allow yourself to get beyond this basic need – the need for timely advice.

Prov. 19:20
Prov. 20:5
Prov. 20:18

III. Good relationships bring support

We’ve adopted the mistaken notion that support groups are only for those with emotional problems! We all need support and encouragement from time to time. Who supports you?

Prov. 27:10

Conclusion:

Meaningful relationships are invaluable. They are the seedbed for deep transformational change. Do you have them? Do you want them? Never underestimate the power of meaningful relationships.

Coach John

Comments

[Eva Majors]

Hi Coach John!

This is definitely a word for me.. Just this past, by divine appointment, God brought some key new people into my life for all of the above reasons you stated.. for correction, counsel and ever needed support!

Thanks for sharing your heart and insights!
Eva