3rd post of the day, yikes.

In regards to other people, Our problem is that we need them (for ourselves) more than we love them (for the glory of God). The task God sets for us is to need them less and love them more. Instead of looking for ways to manipulate others, we will ask God what our duty is toward them. This perspective does not come naturally to any of us, and many of us need to look at this truth from several angles before we can see it. But the conviction of this book is that this truth is another of Scripture's divine paradoxes - the path of service is the road to freedom.

This is an interesting excerpt from the book. I guess I need a little bit more unpackaged about 'loving them for the glory of God'. Not that I don't believe that it is true, but I just need it explained a little clearer.

My other question is what about someone not giving you the basics of a relationship? Hopefully I will figure these things out.