#soap # Acts 19 ## Title: The Importance of the “Together Life” ## Scripture: (Acts 19:31) “Even some of the provincial authorities who were his friends sent a message to him, urging him not to venture into the theater.” (NET) ## Observation: I heard someone once say, “Make sure you have friends who are not impressed with you.” This phrase meant that we need friends who are true friends. They are not with us because of what we can do for them or for what they can do for us. We are interested in doing life together and that is enough. This means they are willing to encourage us when we win, and warn us when we are about to do something harmful. Paul had these kinds of friends. They knew it would not be wise to enter the crowd that day. Paul’s zeal for God was genuine, but the timing was off. Paul had friends who loved him enough to warn him and to see what he could not in the moment. Be the kind of friend who loves someone enough to encourage them and to warn them. ## Application: Who do you need to warn today? Ask the Holy Spirit to open a door and be ready. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for giving us the opportunity to love others.