Being a disciple of Christ will mean you cannot be a close friend of the world. James 4:4 

 

Likely, you may lose some relationships as you allow God's word to change you. 1 Peter 4:3,4

 

Still, though, we are in the world to help make more disciples. John 17:14-18

 

If a disciple becomes a hypocrite, practicing sin while calling himself a brother, we should stop associating with him. 1 Corinthians 5:11 

 

If a fellow disciple seriously wrongs you, you should tell them directly in private. If they ask for forgiveness and change, you should forgive them. Luke 17:3-4

 

If they don’t listen to you, try again to help them understand, only this time bring one or two witnesses of your efforts. Matthew 18:15,16

 

If he still does not listen, inform the congregation. If he still does not listen, stop having fellowship with him. Matthew 18:17

 

Do not be friends with people that have anger issues. Proverbs 22:24; 29:22

 

Do not be friends with people that are wicked. Psalm 1:1

 

Do not be friends with people that gossip. Proverbs 20:19

 

You will become like the people you spend time with. Proverbs 13:20; 1 Cor 15:33

 

Do not be friends with people that are foolish. Be friends with people that are wise. Proverbs 13:20

 

Yahweh is the only friend that will never fail and can always be there for you. Deuteronomy 31:6

 

We have the privilege of introducing more people to Yahweh so they can be his friend as well. Matthew 28:19,20; 2 Timothy 4:2; Romans 10:14