As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17 NIV)
Good friends, if allowed, can bring growth into our lives. I have a close friend and when we meet, we share our struggles and shortcomings. We pray with each other and challenge one another to come up higher in our walk with God.
None of us have arrived and are perfect. I need to continually look at my heart to see where sin is lurking. I am not righteous in myself, only in Christ’s righteousness am I righteous. It is daily communing with Him and reading His Word that I am transformed into His likeness. It is He who does the work in me. I must surrender to His Will and Way.
Be Encouraged! God wants to transform you. He may use a close friend to aid in the process. Let God have His way in you.