Friends

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 1, 1912

The earth affords no richer treasure than a good friend. He is ready to serve you with his money, his hand, his brain, and his heart. You may not need his money; and if you are a true friend, you will not care so much for his money as for some other things. You may not need his helping hand; but you will need his brain and heart. You will need his counsel and good will. You are more concerned to know what he thinks of you and how he feels toward you than what he can do for you. Some friendships, like eggs, are easily broken. They never were sound. Selfish friendships are common, but utterly worthless. Some persons act in a friendly way because they think they see a chance to make a gain out of you. Refuse one of their selfish demands and they will leave you. “A man that hath friends must show himself friendly.”—North-western Christian Advocate.