Youth Devotional

February 10th 2025 

A Biblical Worldview (Part 5)

Our next question concerning a biblical worldview is “What is
the role of my friends?” Let’s see what Scripture says.

What Is the Role of My Friends?
Scripture tells us what a friend should and should not be:
➢ A friend should:
• Promote a godly perspective on life (Prov. 13:20)
• Build up those around them (Prov. 27:17)
• Be a help and support to others(Eccl. 4:9-12)
➢ A friend should not:
• Persuade people to do sinful things (I Cor. 15:33)
• Draw individuals away from God (James 4:4)
• Hinder one’s walk with the Lord (II Tim. 4:14-16)

We must recognize the influence people can have, and take
caution as to who we consider part of our circle of friends.
The Value of a True Friend
A good friend can be a lifeline in today’s culture. Believers, in
particular, should have an inseparable unity that serves as a
support for one another. In times of discouragement or
temptation, a friend can direct us toward hope. As we seek
out godly friends, we must also keep in mind that we may be
just the friend that someone else needs as well (Prov. 18:24).

The Impact of Our Friends within Our Worldview
As we approach life, we must recognize that the views and
attitudes of those around us can easily rub off on us. Our lives
are often characterized by the things that characterize our
friends. Because of this, we must be wise in who we choose
to hang around. It also means that we must be prepared to
face our world as a leader rather than a follower. In our world,
we will find all sorts of people, some of whom we will
consider friends. As we look at those friendships, we must be
sure we are impacting them, and they are impacting
us, in a way that honors and pleases God.