Relationships

March 7, 2015

381. God wants us to show our love for Him by loving one another (1 John 4:20–21)

382. Our relationship with God is central (Deuteronomy 13:4)

383. God made us for relationships (Genesis 2:18–24)

384. Love is a choice (2 John 5–6)

385. Love is an action (2 Samuel 23:13-16)

386. Trust in relationships is both a decision and a process (Job 38:4)

387. Love can confront another and yet continue to love (Proverbs 27:5)

388. God wants us to value character more than accomplishments (1 Timothy 3:1–13)

389. God wants us to reflect the love, honor, and worth He gives us to others (Psalm 27:8–9)

390. Deepening relationships require a climate of love, respect, and trust (Job 11:7)

391. God wants us to deal gently with others who fail because we are all broken (Hebrews 5:2)

392. God wants us to be honest in relationships (Psalm 92:12–15)

393. God gave us the capacity for anger to arouse us against injustice and evil (Nehemiah 5:6)

394. God wants us to direct our anger towards evil (Exodus 11:8)

395. It takes time and effort to know and understand someone else (1 Kings 3:9)

396. God wants us to be loyal in relationships when it is honoring to Him (Ruth 1:16)