Transient Friendship
"But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works." (James 2:18 NKJV) When related to friendship, the element of faith is manifest in everyone. No one can sincerely respond to the affection of others or the attraction to earthly things without faith in them. In relative terms, faith in God is merely the conscious elevation of the friendship with God above worldly affections and attractions. Although this glorious friendship is easy to profess, many readily practice the transient friendship. Therefore, transient friendship is evident in people's priority towards worldly materials, especially through human daily lifestyles.