The friends of God
James 2 vs23. Exodus 33 vs. 11. James 4 vs. 8. 2Tim 3: 15.

Who are the friends of God? Enemies of God should raise up their hands ✋️ ! I bet, non! We also have people who used to be friends of God and later became or become the enemies of God. James 4:4. Examples: King Saul, King Solomon, King Hezekiah, Adam and Evi, Israelites, Judas, Demas. They are men, women, children, black, white, Africans, Europeans, Asians, Caucasians, beautiful, brilliant, and so on who are friends of God and enemies of God likewise .
In the Bible, we have children who are God’s friends.

1. Children 2 Timothy 3:15, Joseph Gen 39: 7-10, Samuel 1Sam 2:16-18.
2. Women Exodus 1:17. Shiphrah and Puah “feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded” (verse 17). They were slaves on the outside, but inside, they were free. Free to disobey wicked earthly commands. A. Anna -84 years old. Lk 2:36-38 B. Deborah – Judges 4-5. prophetess & judge. C. Esther – Esther 4: 14-17 deliverer. D. Mary & Martha.
3. Men. Abraham, Obadiah 1King18. Nehemiah 5:9.

Qualities of Friends of God
1. Faith in God. Job 1:1; 2:9-11; 42:10, 12. Heb11:6.
2. Obedient to God. John 15: 14. Gen39:7-9
3. Generous givers. Malachi 3v10-12. 2 Corinthians 9: 6-8. 2King 4:8-37. *16
4. Preach the Gospel. Proverbs 11:30. Luke15:7. 11Tim4:2
5. Praising God. 4000 songs. Revelation 5:11-12. 7:9-17
6. They are holy. 1 Sam 3: 1-10. Heb 12:14.
7. Born Again. John 3v3
8. Are you a friend of Jesus/God or enemy?