Quotes About Community

Good old Norwegian cooking: you don't read much about that, or about good old Norwegian hospitality.

Churches are just clubs for people who like to join things.

The 'rob from the rich, give to the poor' is more of a general overview than a specific thing we have to do every time. It really means making sure those who have too much do some sharing with those who have too little, and it isn't always just about valuables or money or even basic things like food. It is also about sharing power and opportunities.

Togetherness has to do with focused attention. It is giving someone your undivided attention. As humans, we have a fundamental desire to connect with others. We may be in the presence of people all day long, but we do not always feel connected.

Love won't allow you to bear burdens alone. — Tina Givens —

Isolation is devastating to the human psyche.

We are relational creatures. All humans live in community and most people seek social interaction. In western culture, isolation is seen as one of the most stringent of punishments. Even criminals do not aspire to solitary confinement.

Even the smallest actions of a friend can make a big difference. — Zeta Davidson —

We all need support, in the workplace and beyond it. When we both give and receive, we stand a much better chance of survival.

Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. —Romans 15:7

We need the richness of many good counselors all through our lives and an attitude that nurtures them. That way, we may find the clarity and resilience we need when things go awry.

But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit. —Jude 1:20

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. —1 John 4:12

As sinners, we must be willing to associate with other sinners before we can show God's love to them. — Jessica Talbot

Moses' arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur . . . stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. —Exodus 17:12

God calls us into personal relationships with Him. We share Him best when we personally relate to others. — Katherine Mitchell —

Love helps us hold each other up. — Kathleen Brown

Never abandon a friend — either yours or your father's. When disaster strikes, you won't have to ask your brother for assistance. It's better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. —Proverbs 27:10

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. —1 Peter 3:8

Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. —Romans 12:15

The truth of the Bible goes far—especially when we put it into practice to touch others with our lives and love. — James Hopkins —

If we're drowning in self-pity, we may miss a chance to encourage others. — Kristi Paxton —

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbor as yourself. —Leviticus 19:18

But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them. —Deuteronomy 15:7