On September 27th, we celebrate International Day of Friendship. This day is meant to promote international understanding and cooperation. To commemorate this day, we have compiled a list of scriptures that speak to the importance of friendship. View this external resource for great tips and advice.
Definition of International Day of Friendship
The International Day of Friendship is celebrated on July 26th each year to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Soviet Union and the United States of America on this date in 1955. The treaty was signed in the aftermath of the Second World War and aimed to improve relations between the two countries. The scriptures for the International Day of Friendship are from the Bible. The first verse is from the Book of Genesis, and the second verse is from the Book of Isaiah. They read: “And God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over the cattle and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ ” (Genesis 1:26-27) “And he said, ‘You are my witnesses, O Israel, that I am the Lord, who makes you go out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and who brings you into the land of the Canaanites, to give you possession of it. I am the Lord, your God, who has brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. I am the Lord your God, who has given you the land of Canaan, as your possession. No one else shall rule over you.’ ” (Isaiah 43:10-12) Navigate to this website to learn more.
Overview of scriptures related to friendship
Friendship is an important part of any relationship. Scripture has a lot to say about friendship, and there is an international day of friendship every year to celebrate the importance of the relationship. Here are some scriptures related to friendship:
“And God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'” (Genesis 1:26-28)
“And God said to Moses, ‘I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.” (Exodus 20:3-6)
“And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your descendants after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and your descendants after you.” (Genesis 17:7)
Bible Scriptures
International Day of Friendship is a day to celebrate the bonds of friendship that unite people from all corners of the world. This day is celebrated on September 25th each year. This day is a reminder that we all have something to share with one another, and that we can all work together to make the world a better place.
This year, we can celebrate International Day of Friendship by reading some of the Bible Scriptures that focus on friendship. For example, in the book of Proverbs, we are told to “love your neighbor as yourself.” This is a great reminder to be kind and compassionate to others, and to build strong relationships with them.
Another Bible Scripture that speaks to the importance of friendship is from the book of James. In this passage, James says that “if you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” This is a powerful message urging us to put our faith in God and to do what is best for ourselves and others.
So, on International Day of Friendship, let’s read some of the Bible Scriptures that focus on friendship, and let’s remind ourselves that we all have something to share with one another.
Proverbs 17:
On International Day of Friendship, we are reminded of the importance of friendship. Proverbs 17:17 says, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Friendship is a valuable commodity, and we should cherish it.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-
Ecclesiastes 4:9- “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”
This verse is a reminder that everything that has happened in the past is still happening and will continue to happen. There is no change or newness that comes from the outside. All that happens is what has already been planned and ordained by God.
John 15:
On International Day of Friendship, we are reminded of the importance of friendship. John 15:13-17 speaks to the importance of friendship and how it can bring us closer to God. Friendship is a cornerstone of the Christian faith and is something that we should strive to have in our lives.
Quran Scriptures
The Quran Scriptures are a holy text that is central to the Islamic faith. The International Day of Friendship is a day to celebrate the bonds of friendship between people from around the world.
Surah 4:1
On International Day of Friendship, we should remember the verses of Surah 4:1, which encourage us to be kind and compassionate to one another. We should also remember the many scriptures that teach us about friendship. These teachings can help us to be more understanding and compassionate towards others.
Surah 5:2
On International Day of Friendship, we should remember the verses in Surah 5:2, which call for us to be kind and compassionate to one another. We should also strive to live by these values in our everyday lives.
Surah 49:
On the International Day of Friendship, we should remember the verses in Surah 49 which call for us to be kind to one another. We should also remember the verses in Surah Al-Maidah 5 which call for us to fight against those who fight against us, and the verses in Surah Al-Anfal 8 which call for us to fight against those who disbelieve in Allah and His Messenger.
Other Religious Scriptures
On International Day of Friendship, let us remember the importance of friendship and understanding among different religions. There are many religious scriptures that can help us learn about friendship and how to be kind to one another.
Hinduism
The Hindu religion is one of the oldest and most widespread religions in the world. It has a vast number of scriptures, many of which are celebrated as International Day of Friendship scriptures. These scriptures emphasize the importance of friendship and goodwill between people of different cultures and religions.
Buddhism
On September 25th, the world celebrates the International Day of Friendship. This day is a reminder to cherish the relationships we have with others, and to work together to build a better future. One way to do this is through the practice of Buddhism, which emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding. Buddhas teach that all beings have the potential to achieve enlightenment, and that we should strive to live in harmony with one another. This is why Buddhism is a great way to build friendships and connect with others from around the world.
Sikhism
The Sikh religion is based on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. On October 14th, 2017, the world celebrated the International Day of Friendship. One of the Sikh’s main teachings is the concept of “sarbat da bhala”, or “the five pillars of love”. These pillars are: compassion, forgiveness, honesty, truthfulness, and humility. These values are important to the Sikh community and are shared throughout the world on October 14th each year.
The International Day of Friendship is an important day to remember all of the friendships we have. The scriptures we read today remind us of the importance of friendship. We should remember to be kind to our friends and to treat them with respect.
Summary of scriptures
The International Day of Friendship is a day to celebrate the bonds of friendship that unite people from around the world. On this day, we remember the many friendships that have been formed over the years, and we pledge to continue to build those relationships.
The scriptures on this day include references to friendships between people from different cultures and religions. The Book of Mormon teaches that we should be kind and compassionate to one another, and the Prophet Joseph Smith said that the greatest of all commandments is to love one another.
We can learn a lot from the friendships that we have, and we can help to build relationships between people around the world by being kind and compassionate. Thank you for celebrating friendship on the International Day of Friendship!
Reflection on the importance of friendship
Friendship is one of the most important things in life. It can make us happy, and it can help us connect with other people. On International Day of Friendship, it’s important to remember the importance of friendship. There are many scriptures that talk about the importance of friendship. One example is from the Bible: “And God said, ‘I am going to make them one people, and they will be my friends. And they will be one nation, and I will be their God.'” (Genesis 17:7) Friendship is important, and we should remember that on International Day of Friendship.