closer than a brother

Proverbs 18

9One who is slack in his work
is a brother to one who destroys.

13He who answers before listening--
that is his folly and his shame.

24A man of many companions may come to
ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer
than a brother.



good stuff.
first proverb= laziness is not conducive to the kingdom of heaven. i need to be active

second proverb= idle chatter is not of any use. i need to listen more effectively before speaking

third proverb= many of my friendships are closer than my relationship with my brother. this really makes me think about how brotherhood was back then vs. how it is now. alternatively, some people say this "friend" is a reference to christ. am i as close with christ as i am with my brother? am i as close with christ as i am with my other friends?

decimate, restore, and sustain me today lord