08 November 2025

Daily Devotion:

"The Value of True Friendship"

Proverbs 18:24

New International Version

24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) says, "One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." This verse highlights the importance of genuine friendships and the impact they have on our lives. In today's world, it's easy to become surrounded by acquaintances rather than true friends, those who truly care for us and support us through thick and thin. This verse reminds us that while some friendships be unreliable, there is a deeper, more loyal friendship available to us.

Reflect on the friends in your life and consider their influence. Are they lifting you up and encouraging you, or leading you astray? Remember that Jesus offers us the ultimate friendship; He is the one who "sticks closer than a brother," always there in moments of need (John 15:13).

As you go about your day, seek to cultivate deep, meaningful relationships and be that reliable friend for others. Lean into the promise of friendship that Christ provides, for it can be a source of strength and comfort.