-Proverbs 27:10
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
-Ecclesiates 4:12
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."
-Proverb 17:17
"There are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother."
-Proverbs 18:24
11As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. 12When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset.
-Exodus 17 : 11-12
There is a lot of value in making sure you have good relationships in your life. I hear it all the time and believe that you can't do life alone. Life gets hard, and its always good to have a good support system of people around you. Let me stress good. Two people can carry a heavier load much easier than one. There is a scripture where we are instructed as people to: "Share each other's burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ."(Galatians 6 : 2) Many of the successful people we see didn't get there by themselves. Micheal Jordan didn't start winning championships with the bulls until more play makers were added to roster. Steve Jobs didn't start apple up by himself, he needed his partner and friend Steve Wozniak. I can also look at nearly all of my major accomplishments in life and see clearly where there was someone helping me achieve them. Im not gonna make this too long but I just really wanted to illuminate the importance of making sure you have good, supportive, relationships in your life. Relationships that will encourage as well as challenge you. People that will call you out and be honest with you, even if it may hurt your feelings or put themselves in an uncomfortable postition.
I stressed good earlier because we all have heard the phrase "lay with dogs and you come up with fleas," or "Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."(1 Corinthians 15:33) The wrong relationships can hinder you rather than help, so lastly I would challenge you to examine and evaluate the company you keep.
and i gotta end with one more video, haha.
Jordan, Pippen, and Rodman
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
Russel Simmons and Rick Reuben: Founders of Def Jam Records
Steve Young and Jerry Rice after a superbowl victory
