How can I build healthy relationships with others? - Relationships - TouchPoints

Proverbs 3:3-4Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.

Proverbs 17:9Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:17A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.

Proverbs 18:24There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.

Matthew 7:12“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.”

John 15:12“This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.”

Galatians 5:13-14You have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Ephesians 4:2Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

Ephesians 4:32Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Colossians 3:13–14Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.

1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.

1 Peter 2:17Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.

1 Peter 3:8All of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

1 Peter 4:8Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

The foundation of healthy relationships is love, and the four cornerstones are loyalty, kindness, respect, and forgiveness.