Quotes About Empathy

A true friend not only hears and understands, but shows love in concrete ways. — Linda Jett

Second, agree to acknowledge your anger to each other. When you are angry with each other, give the other the benefit of knowing what you are feeling. Otherwise, the spouse must guess based on your behavior. Such "guessing games" are a waste of time and usually not very accurate.

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

Using creativity in giving is a way of loving others with genuine affection. — Robbie Iobst —

Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment. It is a choice to show mercy, not to hold the offense up against the offender.

Fourth, agree to seek an explanation before passing judgment. If you are angry with your spouse, your first impression is that his behavior is wrong. But you should always take this as tentative until you hear his side. We often misinterpret the words and actions of our spouses.

Be kind to the poor and treat others fairly, for both acts demonstrate love. — Helene C. Kuoni

Finding out how your loved one feels love is an important step to expressing love effectively.

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

Human nature often impels us to look at others in our lives and cry, But you don't care. I can only love you if you love me. Our human nature tends to withhold and wait to give until we're sure we'll get benefits for our emotional time and trouble. But how contrary human nature is to true love! When we long for someone to change, sometimes the best step to take is the first step - acting not on the way things are but on the way we wish a relationship to be.

It's when we combine knowledge not only with passion, but with love, that we can have a great effect on others.

When love drives us, we find ways to include others in our plans. — Mark Littleton —

Love doesn't kept a score of wrongs. Love doesn't bring up past failures.

Whether with our kids or others, expressing affection and building a bridge of love is a habit we develop. — Jenni Davenport

Love even the unlovely. God sees and will reward you. — Mark Littleton —

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. —1 Thessalonians 5:11

God's love patches our wounds so we can do the same for others. — Kim Sheard —

When we cheer each other on, we're all winners! — Jenni Davenport

If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. —Romans 12:8

Don't be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. —1 Corinthians 10:24

Delight in doing simple deeds of loving-kindness. — Lynnda Ell —

To say nothing takes nothing and means nothing; to speak the truth in love takes supernatural strength. — Jim Zabloski

Loving wisely means not just looking at what we're giving, but looking at what our loved ones need. — Janet Graham —

For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. —Matthew 25:35