Fundamentals - Culture Of Honor - Part 4

The Friendship Principle - It is my responsibility to approach you if I need your help. I will not expect you to interpret my actions or recognize my heart’s condition.

Proverbs 18:24 - “Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.”

The essence of this principle is that no human is a mind reader. Only God knows the thoughts and intentions of a person’s heart. If you need my help or assistance it is your responsibility to approach me and ask for help. What happens so often is that individuals find themselves in a place of needing a friend, family member or co-worker to assist them or come to their aid. When this doesn’t happen they may be prone to take offense and accuse the other party for not being sensitive or caring. Therefore, the friendship principle says it is each one’s personal responsibility to approach another if they need help.

Question To Ponder:
Are you offended that I did not recognize you were troubled? Are you willing to assume the responsibility of letting others know if or when you need help?