The Anthony Weiner situation has been all over the news and there's no use commenting on the specifics. However, one story on the Fox news website yesterday caught my eye. The headline was, "Senate Leader Throws Weiner Under the Bus." Senator Harry Reid said he would not help Weiner, and if the Congressman asked him for advice he would have none to give--"Call somebody else." I don't know whether or not Harry Reid has any kind of relationship with the Congressman at all, but one thing I know--in tough times you really find out who your friends are and who they are not.
Fox reported: "Rep. Weiner has received very little public support since divulging on Monday that he had sent lewd pictures to and engaged in sexually-explicit messaging with at least six women, though his mentor and former boss, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, is standing by his side.
'I am deeply pained and saddened by today's news. By fully explaining himself, apologizing to all he hurt and taking full responsibility for his wrongful actions, Anthony did the right thing. He remains a talented and committed public servant, and I pray he and his family can get through these difficult times,' Schumer said in a statement released by his office Monday night."
Senator Schumer is obviously a real friend. A real friend will feel the pain, be in the ditch with you, and offer real help. A real friend won't throw you to the wolves. Real friends are there even when you really mess things up. In fact, that's when they are needed the most and are appreciated the most. You do find out who your friends are when the dark moments of life hit. Unfortunately you find out some you thought were friends will make the ditch deeper for you.
Who would be with you if you found yourself in the ditch? They are the true friends; and you probably don't have many of them. That's ok. Even one friend who will stand with you in the darkest times is a blessing from God.
"A friend loves at all times and a brother is born in adversity" [Prov 17:17].
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