Do not desert a friend in time of need, nor forsake him…
“Do not desert a friend in time of need, nor forsake him nor fail him, for friendship is the support of life. Let us then bear our burdens as the Apostle has taught (cf. Gal. 6:2): for he spoke to those whom the charity of the same one body had embraced together. If friends in prosperity help friends, why do they not also in times of adversity offer their support? Let us aid by giving counsel, let us offer our best endeavors, let us sympathize with them with all our heart.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Friendship is a mutual support system, especially in hardship, echoing biblical teaching to bear each other's burdens.
In simple terms: Friends help each other, especially in need.
Key Takeaway
Offer support and counsel to friends in trouble.
Themes
friendship
support
burden‑sharing
faith
Mood
encouraging
reflective
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- crisis counseling
- team projects
- community volunteering
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
social solidarity
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help without enabling?
- What boundaries protect both parties?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on others can create dependency.