Start the Party - High SchoolSample

Our friends bring a lot of value to our lives. They make us laugh, feel accepted, and share our interests. But the best kind of friendship goes one step further. The ultimate friendship makes us better people. That’s exactly what this proverb is talking about. The writer here talks about the kind of friend who challenges or sharpens us. This friend doesn’t just tell us what we want to hear. They tell us what we need to hear, and if there is mutual trust, we listen to what they have to say, even if it is difficult to hear. Who are the people in your life that challenge you to grow in your knowledge and faith? If you can’t think of anyone, who are the people who could play this role for you? What might be holding you back from these kinds of friendships?