Love At All Times

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17

I have noticed a disturbing trend on social media. Some people are increasingly calling for the abandonment of friends in order to do “self-care”. While I agree that we must take care of ourselves, it seems that the call to protect ourselves comes too early and at the expense of relationships. Many times self-care is an excuse to be selfish rather than a legitimate effort to become stronger in some way.

God is consistent in calling us to consider the interest of others, even as more important than our own interests. Jesus is our example. He came to serve, not to be served. He gave His life to save us. All relationships would improve with less selfishness and more sacrificial love. Let’s not abandon humility in the name of self-care. Let’s be good friends by loving others and caring for them.