13. Surround yourselves with friends who will never expect you to be their god.
14. Surround yourselves with friends who will sharpen you, refine you, and believe in you.
15. Surround yourselves with friends who have boundaries and will respect yours.
16. Surround yourselves with friends who know the difference between a mountain and a molehill.
17. Surround yourselves with friends who care more about “doing right” than “being cool.”
18. Surround yourselves with friends who have a desire to grow.
19. Surround yourselves with friends who won’t ask you to compromise your beliefs.
20. Surround yourselves with friends who will love you in and through your “ugly.”
21. Surround yourselves with friends who are Spirit-led and wisdom-filled.
22. Surround yourselves with friends who are more concerned about proclaiming the Gospel than acclaiming themselves.
23. Surround yourselves with friends who desire to live in transparent community with other believers.
24. Surround yourselves with friends who know that they won’t be able to be any one of these “numbered things” without the help and grace of God.
25. Be that #1-#24 friend.
What other insights would you add to help kids with choosing friends?
