Friendship is one of the most delightful parts of human life.
It is especially precious between a husband and wife. But like every other human affection, friendship must be infilled and directed by love to the Lord and love toward the neighbor. First of all, we must try to be friends of the Lord by doing His commandments. Then the Lord can teach us to love others in the way that He loves us, and so to be true friends. The Writings draw a sharp distinction between mere friendship and true charity.