Quotes About Empathy

Relationships are built by affirming the interests of other people.

Sometimes "speaking the truth in love" is not really a loving thing to do. — Janet Graham

When we hear of needs and try to meet them with the resources we have, we love wisely. — Julia D. Emblen —

According to her, his attitude was: "I don't have any problems. You are the one with the problems." In his mind he was right; she was wrong—it was as simple as that. Her feelings of love for him had been killed through the years by his constant criticism and condemnation.

Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. —Philippians 2:4

True love responds to real needs and gets involved through prayer. — Mac Thurston —

means never having to say you're sorry

Love starts with doing unto others as you would have them do unto you. — Katie Robles —

Love is not a feeling, it is a way of behaving.

I love others, I apologize when I've committed a faux pas or sin. Because I love others, I admit it when I've been wrong and ask for forgiveness.

If, however, I choose to forgive, intimacy can be restored. Forgiveness is the way of love.

When your kids, or others, break your heart, go to God—He knows how you feel! — Janet Graham —

Father, enable us to see with your gentle eyes the one who may need a touch of your love today. — Lori Wickline

If we are to communicate effectively across cultural lines, we must learn the language of those with whom we wish to communicate.

Showing true love through forgiveness is liberating and fulfilling. — Bobby Lewis —

The One who loves us most always understands the challenges we face. His understanding is unlimited. — Jossy Grey

I am married to you, and I choose to look out for your interests." Then the one who chooses to love will find appropriate ways to express that decision.

Often it takes persistent love to reach out to others and include them.

Because of God's confidence in us, we can love others confidently. — Jim Zabloski —

We must be willing to give advice but only when it is requested and never in a condescending manner.

And he touched the man's ear and healed him. —Luke 22:51

Not until it was almost too late did they discover that they were not speaking Ashley's primary love language.

Kindness, gentle words, and loving forgiveness need to start at home. — Janet Graham —

Lord Jesus, I want to be an empathetic listener rather than a judgmental one. Please help me to concentrate on my spouse when we're talking rather than on myself. Bless our conversations.