My internal and external life depend so much on the work of others that I must make an extreme effort to give as much as I receive.

The worst days of darkness through which I have ever passed have been greatly alleviated by throwing myself with all my energy into some work relating to others.

There is something about building up a comradeship - that I still believe is the greatest of all feats - and sharing in the dangers with your company of peers. It's the intense effort, the giving of everything you've got. It's really a very pleasant sensation.

Our sight is dimmed by the tyranny of the urgent, by the siren call of success, by the seductive beauty of physical things, by our inability to admit our own problems, and by the casual relationships within the body of Christ that we mistakenly call fellowship.

Relationships are best built upon godly, mutual dependence.

Yet we are most true to our identity and calling when we live in the midst of broken people.

A gentle person can use strength without damaging those he is trying to help.

Do people regularly feel bruised in their relationship with you?

The words of an ambassador are always other-centered. Consider the problem ("according to their needs")

What you are about to read is a book on relationship that was written in relationship.

And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

If you get stuck and things don't improve, be willing to get outside help.