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We're talking about great relationships today. Relationships have moments, don't they? We shouldn't be surprised by that because humans are included, but there are

things that we could do to prepare ourselves to have better responses leading to better

relationships. Not perfect, but better.

Welcome to Keep the Heart podcast with Francie Taylor.

Francie is an author, teacher, and conference speaker known for sharing biblical insights

that are practical and inspiring.

Now back to today's valuable study.

We know that imperfect people can't have perfect relationships, right?

But God left us with the equipment to do a better job if we'll use the equipment.

Let's look at three verses that are great for our interactions with others so that we can develop some healthy habits. First, we need to stop making every conversation about ourselves.

It's really tough to be around a person who talks about themselves endlessly, taking over the

conversation and turning every topic into a me fest. Romans 12-3 can really help us here.

It says, for I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of

himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt

to every man, the measure of faith.

In context, the Apostle Paul was writing to the believers in Rome,

providing them with an entire chapter about how to live the transformed Christian life.

Not just a pretend paper doll kind of Christianity,

but a life that was truly made new by Christ, different

than it was before. In the list of instructions, we find the reminder to keep a humble

opinion of ourselves. Humility manifests itself in modesty. It's so rare, but so very beautiful. When a person has a proper opinion of themselves,

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