Thinking Through Your Friendships- Dr. Charles Stanley
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2015
- Friendships are a gift from God. And while they are His blessing to us, the most blessed friendship we can have is with our Lord. In this sermon, Dr. Stanley praises God for bringing friends into our lives and explains the importance of having relationships with others and with Christ.
For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week's broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch
When my husband and I got married we both said we felt uncomfortable with the persons we each had as best friends. We agreed to give up our best friend. It was hard in the beginning but it was the right thing to do. His friend was heavily into drugs, eventually taking his life. Mine was all around mean spirited. No matter how much I tried talking her about her ways she'd only get meaner. My husband and I are the very best of friends.
AMEN!!! I learned very quickly that my Husband is my best friend. I had to cut a close friend off who out of nowhere started acting Insecure, Jealous, Envious, Mean Spirited and always Gossiping about mutual friends.
@@SensiblyTina Amen!! So thankful you let go if that toxic friendship
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 KJV
God bless you ❤️
Even family or relatives can be toxic. It was painful but to let go, but I love God first and pray still for them.
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Then our friendship + intimate relations are on a rock hard foundation
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Dr Stanley's Great message
I love when dr Stanley gets the giggles lol his sense of humor is on point but he’s very firm with the message at the same time. One of a kind for sure.
It makes him so relatable... such a solid and good dude
I love it too, and when he says “watch this carefully” 😅
Me too ! I love when he laughs
I break into a Really Goodness filled Hearty Laughter myself when Dr STANLEY Cracks a Joke Can't Help it either it's almost like it's Timed with God Jehovah himself ☮️
@@mariecaroniaplotkin5268 He makes me laugh Too then the Audience Scenes All laughing Too and I'm ONLY Youtubing almost like being There LITERALLY ☮️
It’s so refreshing to see and hear Charles laughing 😂
I’m 33, and I would hang out with Dr. Stanley!
Me too. He is full of wisdom. 🥰
@@nasheiasmith indeed
Yes, he must have the most best friends ever!
I'm 22 and I wanna meet Dr Stanley
I would hang out with Charles Stanley 24 hours a day 7 days a week and choose him as a great great great great great great faithful friend
Please pray for God to bring people into my life. Am totally alone... - Hannah
Sweet Hallelujah God bless you! I know what you mean. I am lonely and need a friend too.
Pray sincerely and God WILL bring wonderful friends in your life. Pray to God that you have the discernment to identify them and be a friend to them.
Jesus, and the Holy Ghost and God is with you. (And if it is of any value to you you can add me on Facebook. There is more than one Kobus Hauman. I'm living in London UK.)
I would like to have a friend too. Definitely someone I can pray with.
If you feel lonely keep praying and fasting the more close to jesus .he will come close to you and never feel alone .then you will never care people come or go trust me .
What a friend I have in Jesus...
Exactly ! Better than all the others, and he will stay with me forever if I walk with him faithfully, he is the only one we can really rely on wholely
Indeed!
@@e.n.6079 absolutely
He truly is the greatest friend ever, for everyone. He is so good :) HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN WHEN YOUR BODY DIES AND HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD WHO LOVES YOU: believe in the Son of God:
~John 3:16 (NIV) "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
WHAT EXACTLY DOES BELIEVING IN GOD'S SON MEAN?: accept God's testimony about his Son:
~1 John 5:10: "Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son."
WHAT IS GOD'S TESTIMONY ABOUT HIS SON? here it is:
~1 John 5:11-13 "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life."
DO I HAVE TO DO ANY WORKS? no! you are saved freely! you will go to heaven when you die now! Reference verses:
Colossians 2:13-15 "When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you[d] alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross."
~John 6:26-29 "Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”"
~Ephesians 2:8-9: " For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast."
~Romans 4:2-8: " If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about-but not before God. What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
“Blessed are those
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”"
~Romans 3:20-31: "Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood-to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished- he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law."
Am I saved forever now? no need to worry? yep! you are sealed with the Holy Spirit!
~Ephesians 1:13-14: "And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession-to the praise of his glory."
I still find myself sinning- why?
~Romans 7:14-24: "We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do-this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin."
Indeed
Jesus is my best friend, oh yes He is. He doesn't disappoint, He doesn't harm with His words, He's always there!!!
Shawn Cummings amen
And he isn’t dishonest... He is Truth...
Blessed are those that have never seen yet still believe
I've lived and blessed to see what mericals God gives Amen thank you Father Son and Holy Sprit
@@robynfaith4039 AMEN
I depend on Jesus thank you Jesus Amen
Jesus is my friend. I had to leave lots of friends behind when I was saved and stopped drinking alcohol. They didn't really seem to miss me at all!
Good for you, Susan. Your former "friends" do not like that you don't run with them anymore and do the same things they do. It makes them feel uncomfortable and they don't understand it. I wouldn't worry too much about losing those kinds of friends. May God protect you and bring true and godly friends into your life.
Most of those types of friendships won't, and that's okay. We need to be vigilant with our friendships because presence doesn't mean beneficial. Some people can even take advantage of us. Furthermore, some friendships we try to keep around may not be good for us either.
We are all living proof or God's mercy and love
Then they were never a real friend but Jesus is a awesome and true friend ♥️☺️
There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 RSV
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Without Christ I am nothing!
My Truth Exactly. 💖
Yes!! Amen...
Amen 👍🏽 🕊️ !!
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May you rest in peace Dr. Stanley. Thank you.❤🙏🕊🌺
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Thank you Angelina ❤️
What I’ve always loved about pastor Stanley is his ability to make you feel like a child again hearing God’s word. His audience many of whom who are older enjoy his lessons well into old age and it’s a blessing to see the young ones there all learning on the same level the same lessons. Thank you Jesus, the best teacher. 🌸🙏🏽
Spot on! I've had 5 friends in my 75yrs who all had one thing in common. They all have kept the fire burning in my heart for the Lord Jesus Christ. Their faith and commitment to God made them special and someone I could always go to when I needed help and understanding. They NEVER looked down on me or looked away in my time of need. Like wise, I always was there for them. A friendship that has God as the focus, is a friendship that endures!!!!!!!
I am praying to God for these kind of friendship.
Amen
Jade, take my word they are out their. Honestly, I never looked for them, God always seemed to put them in my life at a time in my life when I really needed them!🙏💓
@@johnmccutcheon8126 Thank you sir 🙏
@@johnmccutcheon8126 Thank you sir 🙏
So needed to hear this...I will be more selective in allowing people in my life...🙏🏾💕
Cynthia H 🙏
We must choose our friends wisely, take everything to God in prayer. I pray for good and healthy & Godly friendships, that love the Lord and are growing in faith so we can grow together. Iron sharpens Iron . Amen
Same here. 🌺
I so needed to hear this also, I want to be kind to those around me but that doesn't mean they have to be my friend--lesson I will remember. I will be more selective also. Scripture says, choose your friend's wisely. I have listened to Charles Stanley for year's and I thank God for such a servant of God.
Blessings
I have no friend like this except Jesus and my husband.
God blessing.
Same here. 🌺
My husband and Jesus!
Me too. How i long for one. A true Christian friend. Even on the phone.
Same here Jesus and my wife.
That all u need.
Gossips are dangerous to have a relationship with. Thank you Jesus for revealing this. Praying Jesus helps all of us to use His wisdom and taking care of ourselves. Thank you, Dr Stanley,too.
Nicely distinguished. Thank you for your comment
I cut gossipy people out of my circle. People talking about others in the church, and their family. I won't listen to it
God truly is working in my life isn't he ?
This is a testimony,
I was born on February 28 2006, after spending only 5 months in my mother's womb, I was born prematurely and did not fully develop, the doctors said I wouldn't last 24 hours, but look ! I've lasted almost 14½ years, I am living proof of God's mercy, love and grace. We have all been loved before we knew it, and are still loved. It is wonderful is it not ??!!! 👏😭😂
Yes it is toluwanimi Alli and yes he is good and your testimony is encouraging to hear what a awesome God we serve
Thank You Jesus for being my very Best Friend, and thank you for giving me friends here on earth. You gave me special people who came to my rescue when I needed it and for them staying in my life is a huge blessing. Bless them Lord, I pray.
What a sense of humor! Love how he expresses love in his sermons!!!!❤😊
IF you don't want The fruit's of sin, stay out of the devil's orchard. 😇🍎✝
Am always on a look out for Sermon that is Bible based , I dont care what denomination the Pastor belongs as long as his teaching is in tune with God's principles. Pastor Stanley anchors his sermons on God's words and I am greatly blessed that I have been sharing links to my friends.
This is the fourth sermon of his that I've listened and I thank the Holy Spirit for leading me to this video . I especially like the sermon Waiting on God and taking control of our thoughts. Really , if we fill our minds with God's words everyday it is heavenly life.
Thank you In Touch Ministries for sharing these Bible based sermons. Pastor Stanley is used by the Holy Spirit to touch lives!
*Truth
Amen
@@rebeccalynn5014 Amen!
Pastor Charles Stanley is a genuine and loving servant of our Lord Jesus Christ..May God continue to bless this godly man
GOD BLESS YOU, FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
DR. CHARLES STANLEY
I THANK GOD FOR YOU EVERYDAY
A true friend is not none that show favoritism, lies,mocks you,they show you,by where and what the spend their time on and with.
My best friend, my husband, just passed. I was lucky to have him, if for a little while. Thankfully I have a good, good dog. My supposed friends and even parents and siblings seem to have no love. I try but I don't get anything back from them in terms of real humanity. They all watch huge amounts of TV or still smoke weed, or are still involved in militant liberalism or new age thought. Thankfully I trust in Christ and I know I'll have the right kind of friends again soon. Some of my deepest connections are with strangers, and I'm trying to be more open to getting to know them. I'm still a little heartbroken. Maybe I've been judgemental in the past and made things about me. Jesus forgive me.
Thank you for sharing. With time, it becomes easier to deal with loveless people, especially family. I have been on my own for 13 years, having to cut off my family, although I am in touch with my parents, there is no real relationship. It's just conversational and about them and being their parents. Very tough but Jesus becomes our best friend. You have the right attitude and keep trusting in the ONLY ONE who truly understands us. Hugs. Its tough, I know. I still keep losing friends and the new ones I have met, they don't stick around. Too superficial for me. There is nothing deep as far as relationships and sermons these days and I have stepped away from "church" for years, always trying to find one and attending different ones but I'm always disappointed at the very shallow sermons and people in the churches. Those who want to have a deep relationship with Jesus seem to be far a few between and I gave gotten so used being just me and the Holy Spirit. My only comforter.
I need Godly friends 🙏
Heather Lynn Agreed. I have too many worldly ones.
We need to discern over Godly ones too. But agreed. Ones that will build us up and be real in our lives. Friends can be hard to make at times .
Yea friends are important at every area of our lives and stage of our lives Godly friends
I really need Godly friends as well, and prayers for helping me to be a better friend.
JESUS my FRIEND to the END!!!!!
Yes He is. :,)
@@TehJew22 my life my world my rock Jesus ILOVE YOU
Amen!
@@TehJew22 +++++!!
YES
Just Love Charles Stanley, Love my brother in Christ who is Mightily used by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
amen sister! He is SOO anointed by the Lord, God bless him! and you!
Suzeth Ewert hey what's your number
S E me too
me to se dr stanley rocks keep smileing
me to se dr stanley rocks keep smileing
I recently moved on from most of my childhood friendships. I felt it was time to reset. We were holding each other back spiritually by tending to default into old patterns and behaviors. I still pray for them and wish the best for them, but I look forward to all of us growing more towards God as we spend our time differently, away from each other.
Good message.
Me too, do it in luv, IHN. Hurts, but best. Blessings
Better no friend than the wrong friend!Amen!they need to be similar to yourself!Amen True!Never can be too careful!Amen Be careful Amen A real man cries!Amen. I just called to say I Love You!Amen❤️ Keep In Touch!Amen
One who loves you who you are..First of all a friend in Jesus. Trust worthy 🙏 in Jesus. Friendship. ❤.
Love this man and his wisdom !
Sally Kokes shiretebeluli
The Holy Spirit truly speaks through this wonderful godly man. God Bless you and thank you Pastor Stanley
Amen he is a amazing man of god
@@angelarocke5164.
WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!!! 🙏✝😇🙌
J. A.
*Messiah ;)
"SOLITUDE IN MY APARTMENT WITH JESUS CHRIST, JESUS CHRIST HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY ONLY BEST FRIEND"🙏📖🎤🎶💖⚓
AMEN! Jesus came into my life when everyone else had forsaken me. He is my God, my Savior, my Counselor, my best Friend, my Beloved, my Life, my Hope, my Strength, my Peace, my EVERYTHING! 🙌😍🙏📖⚓
I cried and felt Jesus give me a hug at the end of this video! Thank You Jesus for being there when it seems like I can't relate to anyone anymore. Thank you Charles Stanley for being such a great teacher of the Gospel. I pray we have him on this Earth for many more years to come!
love this Man.
I love Dr Stanley
He is so calm to explain n to the point without yelling on a loud speaker 🙏🏻🌟💕💝🥰🌈❤️🙏🏻
I love Dr. Charles Stanley sense of humor. He’s a great pastor. May God continue to Bless him❤️
Real men cryAmen🙏🏻
This is a wonderful sermon. So glad it's available online :-)
Elizabeth Wood I am thankful it is available too..
Elizabeth Wood whats your phone number
Amazing words
I'm so blessed to have good godly friends. They love me & others in spite of. They build up & encourage me when I need it!
That's a blessing to have friends like that
@@joshuafagans9562 yes sir.
Stanley you have a beautiful soul.
True friends will always be there for you through thick and thin and will make you feel better about yourself no matter what
I was so hurt by my friend of over 40 years. Our husband had disagreement and things were said that ruined our friendship. We have tried but so awkward now ,it failed. Amazed that a close friendship like this can end with just a few harsh words.
LISTEN TO THIS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
RIP Dr. Stanley ❤
What a wonderful Minster. Truly Blessed .. GOD speaks through him! I learn from every video he makes.
Great teacher, blessed his life and ministry🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's the 1st time I hear a preacher talking about the importance of a friendship. God bless you for all the knowledge and revelation brought by you through the Holy Spirit.
Love listening to Dr Charles Stanley.
Been listening about 12 years now. He has such a great sense of humour. Really had me laughing listening to him talk about his classmate from way back. Probably the most I ever heard him laugh at one given time!
I totally agree with you, Dr. Stanley has a great sense of humor, and oftentimes, it seems to come out of nowhere, because he is usually so serious. He is one of a kind, and I am so grateful for this godly man and his ministry.
Amen! Dr. Charles Stanley is truly a gift from God Almighty.🙏💖🙏
Pastor Stanley is a wonderful gentle man who gives us encouragement thank you sir I watch your videos a lot and they helped me immensely.
By watching this video I realized I didn't take time to nurture friendships in the past.
It not too late
Juses is my only true friend...
Jesus most definitely has become my favorite friend!
Only friend
But ...we do need people. 🌺
JESUS THE FRIEND WHO STICKS CLOSER THAN ANY BROTHER 💜💜💜💜
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Thank you 🙏🏿 so much for all you did Dr Charles Stanley ❤we love you and you will be miss rest easy 🙏🏿🇻🇮🙏🏿
Sometimes people only return friendship when you have something to offer.
Thank you Dr Stanley❤
Jesus is my friend.
Karen, tell me something about Jesus, I do not, truly, know Him. Just some few words, please.
@@heroldable It's in his word friend. From Genesis to Revelations. He said "Come to me all who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am gentle and lowly at heart and you will find rest in your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." He is Holy and I'm just getting to know h myself. I love you and hope you're well.
@@heroldable HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN WHEN YOUR BODY DIES AND HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD WHO LOVES YOU: believe in the Son of God:
~John 3:16 (NIV) "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
WHAT EXACTLY DOES BELIEVING IN GOD'S SON MEAN?: accept God's testimony about his Son:
~1 John 5:10: "Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son."
WHAT IS GOD'S TESTIMONY ABOUT HIS SON? here it is:
~1 John 5:11-13 "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life."
DO I HAVE TO DO ANY WORKS? no! you are saved freely! you will go to heaven when you die now! Reference verses:
Colossians 2:13-15 "When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you[d] alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross."
~John 6:26-29 "Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”"
~Ephesians 2:8-9: " For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast."
~Romans 4:2-8: " If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about-but not before God. What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness. David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
“Blessed are those
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”"
~Romans 3:20-31: "Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood-to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished- he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law."
Am I saved forever now? no need to worry? yep! you are sealed with the Holy Spirit!
~Ephesians 1:13-14: "And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession-to the praise of his glory."
I still find myself sinning- why?
~Romans 7:14-24: "We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do-this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God’s law, but in my sinful nature a slave to the law of sin."
Such wisdom this man has!! The best teacher I have ever had!! God bless him always!!🤗🙏
This is one of your best sermons. I could watch it over and over again. God bless you Pastor.
I love Charles Stanley.
This is Golden...Imagine the peace in our society if America was living by these Scared Creed's.....Thank you Dr. Stanley for this wonderful sermon.🙏♥
Dr Stanley has lived a life with a lot of Jesus!! From the way he teaches to the way he prays🙏🙏🙏
Him trying to tell the story, I love this man🤣
For me that friend is In Jesus no one else.
You have a Friend in JesusAmen❤️🙏🏻
Amen 🎉
A long time ago I asked God to give me one friend and then show me how to be the best friend I could be. God never failed me and brought me a friend and we have been friends for 10 years and still going strong. Jesus Christ is my best friend, and my husband is my love, but just having a friend to confide in, encourage, share my heart and faith was a true blessing from God. I will certainly show her how much I appreciate all her prayers, opening up to me and letting me in. God has shown me how to do the same, even though I have been hurt in the past. Thank you Charles Stanley for your message and reminder to show appreciation for those special people in our lives. My disappointments in life have come from family and people that call themselves Christians and then stab you in the back. But this has just made me stronger in my faith and standing with my best friend Jesus Christ!!! Gods Blessings on you and your continued ministry!!
Thank you. Jesus for being my friend.
THANK YOU JESUS FOR BEING MY BEST FRIEND I NEVER CAN GO WRONG WITH YOU BEING A FRIEND A MENTOR ALL THE ABOVE THANK YOU JESUS
Share one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Thank the good Lord Almighty for Charles Stanley........🌹
The greatest preacher ever ❤
Yes I was hurt so bad by my so called friends..I deleted them from my life..I don't need people to take advantage of my love and kindness and I definitely don't need to be in the gossip group..I DO have a hard time trusting people, very hard time...
Beautiful. Thank you Lord
Jealousy is cruel as the grave
just makes me feel ive missed many opportunities to be a light in someones life
I have always struggled with finding true, genuine friends. I do not trust easily so please pray that God leads me to genuine friendships. But I know Jesus is the best Friend I will ever have. ❤
I'm always encouraged by your word Dr. Stanley. God Bless You.
I wouldn’t mind being Dr. Stanley friend he is full of wisdom!
You can't have one sided conversations, where they be watching you,and you can't reply ,those who discount your presence, or always have to be surrounded by other's, trust is hard to build,it one of God's Priceless treasures, trust.
I love this man of God... you are a blessing Bro Stanley
Great teaching on friendship
This answers my questions to hot tempered pain, selfish friends who say they want to help you but they yell at you.
Yes Jesus first
Life Is Nothing Without God
Jesus is my best friend, He is for me everything I need. Thank you Jesus In everything🙏🙏
I Want ✝️Christian friendships from all over the world
Zach wobbe is my favorite friend because he loves me like little brother to him
I love you Dr. Stanley!!! You know when to be serious and you certainly know how to make us laugh. 💛 Thank You! You certainly are a true man of God. May He continue to use your vessel to bring Light to our paths and show us the way. .✨🌹
God is my only friend. I don’t believe in friends. But if you have a true genuine friendship cherish it.
please pray for me. I feel like I used to make friends easier before . please pray that God helps me feel he's my best friend as before . I need to make friends as before it was easier for me before depression and💔💔 anxiety. I need to be as I was before ....more loving more trusting more open and inviting for the lost thanku Godbless u. 💚
I needed this. Lord, I pray for your daughter in Christ, that she can become a great friend to many if not a select few that will last for the rest of her life on earth into heaven.
Also, I ask for the same thing. I wish for the best friends I can have, and that I can be that towards others.
In Jesus name, Amen. :)
continue seeking God through His Word..every single day..The Holy Spirit will draw you in closer to HIm...in Jeremiah God's says to you....I have loved YOU with an everlasting love and with loving-kindness I HAVE DRAWN YOU.
carolyn bohannon a very encouraging word during these last days and troubling times. I will make an appointment with God daily, I just rededicated my life to the The Lord . God bless Pastor Stanley to pass this mantle on to the next leader in Jesus Christ Amen.
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Thank you Jesus. Love you Lord. "Friends are friends forever if God is a friend of them."~ Petra Song. I love Dr. Charles Stanley he has a great attitude towards life.🍃🌸
My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is my only TRUE FRIEND!!!
If I lived in ATL I would absolutely do my best to be friends with Charles Stanley! I love you Sir!
Dr Stanley makes us laugh and learn! What a man of God!!! See you on the other side, good Sir!!!🙏
Jesus is the LORD!!!
To be careless is to be disastrous!!!
I have been broken by many friends and currently realize how much I deserve better so I’m stepping out of some friendships after being hurt, I pray God can bring some good Godly friends into my life ❤
God bless! I pray for you. 💓
Friends are important every body need somebody and the best friend to have is Jesus Christ he will always be there ups and downs ,good are bad you can count on him to be there
I've been blessed to see God give a merical and my mother lived to see us all grow .
Blessed are those that have never seen yet still believe.
Amen xx
I have never heard Dr. Stanley laugh so much. It warmed my heart.
Dr. Stanley believes the power and courage to say, "NO". He is right, JESUS is the only friend you can Trust Completely.
Pete Chung 🙏🏻 AMEN ..
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this man is amazing, i have a lot of respect for him, god blesses him! we need him!
Love Jesus my best friends
Giving Honor to God, your teachings about friendships was on point.Since on my journey I have no friends at all. COVID has confined me, but before COVID I had no friends and now that I am wanting God to take over my life I really don't have any friends. My only true friend lives in Seattle and I live in Oklahoma. Most of the people I was associating with were no good and now this one only looks from me something I can do for them. Do I might as well only have a friend in Jesus and my children. No one I see nowadays wants to do right and live for God. Will have to continue my journey without a true friend till Jesus sends me one. God bless Amen 🙏😊💕
I always say I am thank you for being my friend