(The Company You Keep, by David C. Bentall, published by Augsburg Press, 2004):
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
(1) To affirm one another
(2) To be available to one another
(3) To pray with and for one another
(4) To be open with one another
(5) To be honest with one another
(6) To treat one another sensitively
(7) To keep our discussions confidential
*In the Book The Company You Keep David C. Bentall explores the experience of three men who have supported each other in friendship for more that twelve years. He chronicles how friendships can inspire, challenge and have the 
potential to transform lives. He provides suggestions for initiating long-term nurturing friendships. Most importantly, Bentall describes the tremendous benefits such friendships have on all the person’s life, including family relationships, physical fitness, self-esteem, and spirituality.
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