What is a Friend?

When I lived in Germany, I learned that German people only have one or two friends over a lifetime. They considered most people acquaintances. But, I was informed that we Americans considered everyone we know as a friend.

Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” (John 15:13 NKJV) But Jesus laid down His life for even those who hated Him and killed Him, so all could have a chance to escape the judgment designed for Satan and his angels.

“You are my friends if you do whatever I command you.”  John 15:14  NKJV