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> [The degree to which we openly express our feelings should be governed, not by fear of reprisal, but by our commitment to loving others.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/the-degree-to-which-we-openly-express-our-feelings-should-be-governed/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

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> [The more clearly we recognize how deep our commitment to self-protection operates in our relational style and the more courageously we face the ugliness of protecting ourselves rather than loving others, the more we'll shift our direction.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/the-more-clearly-we-recognize-how-deep-our-commitment-to-self/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

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## Other authors on Loving others

- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b006/author-chester-himes-23076.jpg) Connor Chalfant 9 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/loving-others/connor-chalfant/)
- [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b018/author-mitch-albom-68622.jpg) Mitch Albom 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/loving-others/mitch-albom/)

## More by Larry Crabb

> [“we are motivated to meet our needs for significance and security in ways we unconsciously believe will work.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/we-are-motivated-to-meet-our-needs-for-significance-and-security-in/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [Maturity involves two elements: 1) immediate obedience in specific situations and 2) long-range character growth.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/maturity-involves-two-elements-1-immediate-obedience-in-specific/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [“By cutting God off (what a staggering concept of freedom—mere humans can cut God off from their lives), you cut off the only source…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/by-cutting-god-off-what-a-staggering-concept-of-freedom-mere-humans/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [The degree to which we openly express our feelings should be governed, not by fear of reprisal, but by our commitment to loving others.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/the-degree-to-which-we-openly-express-our-feelings-should-be-governed/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [God is always working to make His children aware of a dream that remains alive beneath the rubble of every shattered dream, a new…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/god-is-always-working-to-make-his-children-aware-of-a-dream-that/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [“It’s so natural to think the Presence of Jesus has no greater purpose than to improve the quality of our journey through life—with quality…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/it-s-so-natural-to-think-the-presence-of-jesus-has-no-greater-purpose/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [The root of all our personal and emotional difficulties is a lack of togetherness... I therefore believe that the surest route to overcoming problems…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/the-root-of-all-our-personal-and-emotional-difficulties-is-a-lack-of/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [Following Christ is a wild adventure full or risk, frustration, excitement, and setbacks. It is not an evening stroll in a planned community along…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/following-christ-is-a-wild-adventure-full-or-risk-frustration/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [In order to meaningfully repent of the ways in which we violate love, we must recognize them. We won’t recognize self-protective patterns of relating…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/in-order-to-meaningfully-repent-of-the-ways-in-which-we-violate-love/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [We were designed to love and when we do, something good develops inside. We feel clean, rich, whole. Even better, we become less concerned…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/we-were-designed-to-love-and-when-we-do-something-good-develops/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [When spiritual friends share their stories, the others listen without working. They rest. There’s nothing to fix, nothing to improve. A spiritual community feels…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/when-spiritual-friends-share-their-stories-the-others-listen-without/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [I've practiced centering prayer. I've contemplatively prayed. I've prayed liturgically... I've benefited from each, and I still do. In ways you'll see, elements of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/i-ve-practiced-centering-prayer-i-ve-contemplatively-prayed-i-ve/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [A marriage bound together by commitments to exploit the other for filling one's own needs (and I fear that most marriages are built on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/a-marriage-bound-together-by-commitments-to-exploit-the-other-for/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [There’s never a moment in all our lives, from the day we trusted Christ till the day we see Him, when God is not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/there-s-never-a-moment-in-all-our-lives-from-the-day-we-trusted-2/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

> [I assume the Spirit is always whispering, "Abba", to God's children, assuring them that they are safe in His care. And he is continually…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/larry-crabb/i-assume-the-spirit-is-always-whispering-abba-to-god-s-children/)

[Larry Crabb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/larry-crabb/)

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