When you hear the word "friend", what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Possibilities are: a person who knows and likes another; comrade, chum, companion; a person who favors and supports; supporter, patron, helper, advocate; a person who belongs to the same side or group. All of these are good definitions for a friend, but are they the best definitions? Have you ever given much thought to what friendship really is, according to the Bible. What are God's standards for friendship?