This discussion forum will allow you to share your personal experience with conflict transgressions ...
This discussion forum will allow you to share your personal experience with conflict transgressions and forgiveness. Exposure to and understanding the empowerment forgiveness brings to one’s life is crucial. Such knowledge via the use of forgiveness and reconciliation strategies helps one cope with moving forward and letting go of the past (Phil. 3:13). To participate effectively in the discussion, be sure to have read Chapter 9 of the textbook. Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to: Distinguish relational transgressions from other types of problematic situations. Explain the advantages of forgiveness and restoration following transgressions. Describe the steps one must take to forgive. Resources Textbook: Managing Conflict through Communication Instructions Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade. Read Chapter 9 in your textbook. Managing conflict through forgiveness – Forgiveness is a power tool. The authors of our text alert us to the truth that if we choose not to forgive the hurt, and perhaps, reconcile with the other person, we tend to repeat our mistakes which can become increasingly more destructive. Forgiveness can act as a healer. Reflect on the tool. Describe a time when you were forgiven by someone else. Please describe the situation in as much detail as possible. What elements stand out as most important in this interaction? For instance: Why did they forgive you? Was the forgiveness requested or offered spontaneously. How was the forgiveness expressed? (What, if anything, did you do or say?) What occurred within the relationship after you were forgiven? Explain the advantages of forgiveness and reconciliation following such a relational transgression. Your paper should be 600-to-800 words in length; be well developed and clearly address the specifics of the assignment. Be sure to follow all APA Guidelines within your paper, including cover page, in-text sources, grammar, and Reference Page. When you’ve completed your assignment save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor using the Assignment submission page by the end of the module..3.1 Discussion: Forgiveness, Kindness and Compassion. It has been said that the most powerful tool is forgiveness. One Bible scholar wrote that God forgives us, not because we forgive others, but solely because of His great mercy. As we come to understand His mercy, however, we will want to be like Him. Having received forgiveness, we will want to pass it on to others – a major component in conflict resolution.Upon successful completion of this discussion, you will be able to: Identify greater spiritual knowledge of how forgiveness and compassion interface with positivity in conflict communication options. Embrace the power that lies within forgiveness, seen as a willingness to become one with Christ. Resources Bible: New Living Translation Background Information We are admonished to embrace Christ-reflected attitudes and release all else in the fourth chapter of Ephesians. The Apostle Paul writes to the church at Ephesus, encouraging them to gain unity and maturity in the body of Christ. Specifically in 4:31-32, he clearly stresses:"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." Instructions Re-read Ephesians 4:31-32, as well as the following scriptures: Colossians 3:13-15 Proverbs 15:1 Ephesians 4:25-27 Navigate to the Discussion page and reflect on how these scriptures relate to your life.
