Are You a Friend of God? Lay down your life for your friends. Friends do what Jesus says. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. While we were sinners Christ died for us. Friendship means an obedient life. Abraham was a friend of God. If you lack wisdom ask God. Friends know what the Father is doing. self sacrifice for friends, good shepherd give his life for sheep, Christ died for us while sinners, like minded, one accord, no strife, self sacrifice, friends obey God, God’s word abide in friends, abide in God’s love by obedience, full of joy in the Lord, lack wisdom ask God,