“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” (Proverbs 27:6 KJV)
True friendship indeed inflicts wounds in their healthy and honest rebukes when one goes astray and does things that pose danger to their well-being. In such an authentic and committed relationship, one could create a wedge in between, but their faithful bond will always prevail to repair and restore. Such a very useful reminder this passage is for the value of genuine friendship. Being members in the body of Christ Jesus, resting in His grace by faith in Him, we are bonded by the Lord’s unconditional love. The Lord Jesus during His last moments with His disciples said: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another (John 13:34 NIV).
This passage also stirs us to be mindful of deceitful ploys of the enemy who comes like an angel of light but with heart full of darkness and hatred. They flatter and heap semblance of affection. Yes, they even smother you with their kisses of betrayal and death, reminiscent of what Judas, the traitor, did to our Lord Jesus Christ in the garden of Gethsemane at the Mt of Olives. It is written: “While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus said to him, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”” (Luke 22:47-48 ESV)
And I Say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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