A true friend will be loyal, sticking with you no matter what. You?ll find it in the Bible in Proverbs 17:17, TLB. "A true friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need."

Loyalty to God means absolute love for Him alone. Look in Exodus 34:14, TLB. ?For you must worship no other gods, but only Jehovah, for he is a God who claims absolute loyalty and exclusive devotion.?

Can the love of money get in the way of our loyalty to God? Look in the Bible in Luke 16:13, TLB. "For neither you nor anyone else can serve two masters. You will hate one and show loyalty to the other, or else the other way around-you will be enthusiastic about one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

Loyalty is a character trait God desires all of us to have in our lives. Look in Proverbs 3:3-4, TLB. ?Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart.?

Loyalty between friends brings joy to the heart. You?ll see it in the example of Paul and his friends in the city of Corinthians. Look in 2 Corinthians 7:7, TLB. ?Not only was his presence a joy, but also the news that he brought of the wonderful time he had with you. When he told me how much you were looking forward to my visit, and how sorry you were about what had happened, and about your loyalty and warm love for me, well, I overflowed with joy!? TLB

Another example of loyal friends can be seen in the story of Jonathon and David. It?s in the Bible in 1 Samuel 18:1-4, NIV. ?After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. 4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt.?