Whoso feareth the Lord shall direct his friendship aright: for as he is, so shall his neighbour be also. Which statement best captures this idea?

• A. Wealth determines friendship.
• B. Fame determines friendship.
• C. As you are, so shall your neighbor be.
• D. Fear of the Lord directs friendship rightly.

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is that reverence for God shapes how you form and direct your friendships. When you fear the Lord, you live under His guidance, which sets the standards for who you befriend and how you treat them, directing your friendships toward what is right. The verse also shows that as you are, so shall your neighbour be, meaning your own character and example influence those around you. Therefore, the statement that best captures this idea is that fear of the Lord directs friendship rightly. Wealth or fame don’t determine friendships, and while your conduct may affect who you attract, the central point is that reverence for God guides how you choose and direct your relationships.