Relationships today are often strained by shallowness, adversity, or selfishness. Sometimes people want to be “fair-weather friends,” or to use a relationship for their own benefit. Michael Youssef examines the godly friendship of David and Jonathan in his six-part series, Godly Friendships, and points out the solid foundation of a close friendship and the building blocks to nurture a strong bond that honors God.

In this final message of Godly Friendships, Dr. Michael Youssef issues a clear warning: your closest friends will either build your faith or destroy it. Drawing from Proverbs and 2 Chronicles 24, he identifies three types of companions believers must avoid—those who are naive, scornful, or spiritually rebellious. These are not harmless relationships; they are gateways to compromise, enticement, and entanglement. God’s Word calls for discernment, not blind inclusion. True friendship begins with loyalty to Christ and is sustained by the fear of the Lord. When you anchor yourself in godly relationships, you gain the strength and wisdom to reach the lost without falling into sin. Without that foundation, you risk spiritual ruin. Choose your friends as God commands.