as Christians we have a built-in level of commitment to each other as “brothers and sisters” in Christ (1 Timothy 5:1–2). We’re family. And while there are limits to how close men and women can be in friendships, we can’t shirk our responsibility to care for, encourage, and build up our brothers and sisters. But how close can we get before the relationship has to be redefined? How far can we go as friends before our hearts kick into gear? The little relationship principle helps us sort through these