[Ep 13] How to Respond When Someone Asks About Your Hurting Friend

We are starting a kind of mini-series where we are going to talk about how to respond in different situations. You know, some of those awkward situations that happen when we’re trying to encourage and care for our friends who are hurting.

We’re starting with the question, “How do I respond when someone asks me about my friend?” Specifically, your hurting friend. The one others know is going through something.

I’ve been in this situation so many times, and I bet you have, too. The details might be different, but the question is the same. What do I say? How much do I share?

So here a couple of guidelines I’d like to give you for when you find yourself in this situation, as well as some verbal cues you can use.

Let’s encourage one another…

Kari

BIBLE VERSES

• “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense.” (Matthew 18:15 NLT)
• “If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs.” (1 Peter 4:15 NLT)
• “A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.” (Proverbs 11:13 NLT)

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