"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 NLT)
Often it takes a moment of crisis to
wake us up to our need for others, making us aware of the interdependence that
is a natural part of being human. When things are going well, we tend to live
an illusion of independence, not only from God but also from our fellow human
beings. As long as life moves smoothly forward, we tend to think we can handle
everything on our own. However, a passing storm -- any kind of setback or
crisis -- reminds us that we need help.
-- Sarah Parsons in “A Clearing Season”
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