10 valid needs of people: appreciation

"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10)

This verse speaks of community. As a Christian, I am created and wired for community: to laugh, cry, rejoice, with others. Without community, I am missing something critical to growth. An aspect of living in community is appreciating everyone for their diversity: what they offer and what I can learn from them. I learned to treasure differences not cast them off as if their opinions/views/attitudes don't matter: I'm right and they're wrong.

I believe self centeredness and pride destroy community faster than anything else.  In contrast, humility builds up community.

I want to appreciate others and what they contribute to the body of believers. I also want to honor their efforts.

Appreciation for others is needed in the church today.

10 valid needs of people

There are 10 valid needs of people such as:

1) acceptance: dignify others by accepting them (romans 15:7)

2) Affection: expressing care and closeness saying "I love you" (Luke 5:13)

3) Appreciation: expressing thanks for the efforts of others (Romans 12:10)

4) Approval: affirming the importance of a relationship (Mark 1:11)

5) Attention: showing genuine interest in another's interests (1 Corinthians 12:25)

6) Comfort: ease the hurting with words, feelings and touch (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

7) Encouragement: stimulating others to love and goodness (Hebrews 10:24)

8) Respect: treating another as having importance and dignity (1 Peter 2:17)

9) Security: harmony in relationships (Romans 12:16, 18)

10) Support: helping to carry another's burdens (Galatians 6:2)