Saturday, March 24, 2007

3 points of concern:
genuine love
common visions and interest
taking risks

What is true friendship you may ask. Like love many think that they know what it is. Or that they think they know what is real and fake friendship.It is not easy to comprehend the real deal.

The bible state that "A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." in proverbs 12:26. It shows that friendship is not easily bonded between any two. It takes a righteous man to find someone who is righteous so that they will find genuine love for each other. That all that they do for each other was for their interest in stake. A wrong move will cause the destruction of oneself. Taking the wrong steps and make a wrong friend will cause eternal regret. Therefore, seek someone that is true and genuine and is righteous.

Isn't is difficult to find someone who shares a common vision and interest? Maybe you will say it is easy and it takes little for you to search out this person. Someone who plays basketball, like to play computer games, same taste for girls, prefer a particular brand or even to enjoy the same group of friends. But is it all this that matters? Is it all about play and enjoying life? Same vision should be in the form that is beneficial. Not just to yourself but to all that is around. Doing what is right and be able to stand tall for what you have done. For Christians, having a true friend is when he will tell you off when you do something wrong. Not to compromise and close one eye. Not just knowing how to go out and play every time but also know when to take time off for other more important things like reflecting on what you have done.

True friends should be able to go through thick and thin. To dare to do things and not afraid of the consequences. When you see your friends doing something wrong, dare to go up to him/her to tell her off. Don't be afraid that they might hate you for it. It is after all not to criticise but to aid in their growth. If they get angry, hate you for it then you know that this friendship is not real. It is all about taking risk and taking this first step out.

All this may sound simple and you might think that you have found this special and true friendship. But take a minute to ponder this important question. How long will your friendship last? There is always this expire date recording in everything. It can be not obvious but if you seriously search, you will find it. There is nothing we can do but to make the best with all we have. Having the 'Carpe diem' attitude.
Everything is at good as it last.