Posted by Gold Acacia on May 07, 19101 at 14:54:04:
In Reply to: co-dependent friends posted by Kim on May 07, 19101 at 11:03:28:
It seems to me that your two friends will eventually get tired of each other and spend more and more time apart. I really can't give good advice, unfortunately, because there really IS notheing wrong with a close friendship (as long as it's not TOO close, as in a relationship). Unless there is an issue of possible homosexuality, or something that is out of the ordinary, I would say just give it time.
You may want to try and tell your friends that exclusive frienships can be harmful spiritually speaking, if taken too far. A good example you can share is Jesus and the disciple John. At the Lord's last supper with His disciples, John was reclining on His breast. There is a verse which even says that John was Jesus' most beloved. However, the Lord was careful to shephard each and every disciple. In His resurrection, Jesus went to meet with Peter, not John only.
Another thing you could point out is that with just two persons, there is not much spiritual growth. Try and point out that a Bible study with three, four, or more, sisters is of greater benefit because of the different measures of faith involved. Ephesians 4:16 is a good verse to share here. The growth of the Body of Christ is dependant on the operation in the measure of EACH ONE PART, not just a couple of exclusive persons.
Most importantly: Be a good friend, and don't give up on either of these dear sisters. Admonish in love and humility. I believe they will come around eventually.
Peace
~ G.A.