According to a recent poll only about ten percent of American males say they have a good friend. And while women fare somewhat better, neither do they set a record. Why is this? I believe it is because we place such an emphasis on doing, producing, and having that we have very little time and energy left for developing relationships. In short, we'd rather have things than people. Actually, the Bible predicts this is how it will be in the end of times. Revelation 18:11-13 describes the economy of Babylon, that quintessential city of sin. And it lists in order of priority the things her people value most. Gold is first on her list. Then follow such things as silver, linen, jewels, oil, and grain. And would you believe people are last on the list? Revelation 21:1-21 describes the king…