Conflict is a prevalent issue within organizations, families and relationships. It is not only present within a current societal context but it was also present in Biblical times. There are numerous examples of conflicts throughout the Bible. Each present their own unique set of circumstances and conclusions. A study of Luke 15:11-32 reveals characteristics of authentic and transformational leadership in managing conflict.
Managing Conflict Conflict is something that many attempt to avoid; however, it can be useful for growth. According to Saeed, et al (2004), when facing major conflicts organizations adapt to the changes and address them. This often leads to restructuring within the organization. It is also often avoided because of its …show more content…
The New Testament church found themselves engaging in a repeated discussion regarding where a male needed to go through the process of circumcision or not in order to be accepted as a believer. Paul, in his many letters to the New Testament church informs them that circumcision is not required to be saved because once an individual is saved then there is a circumcision of the heart. In Galatians 5:2, he states that, “…if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. There was a great deal of disagreement about the process and whether or not the practice of circumcision was still …show more content…
The journey into a far country represents a Jew in the lowest social predicament (Harrill, 1996). He was willing to given up his citizenship, rightful place within his own family, and his cultural values because of his current situation. Famines occur on several occasions throughout the Bible. It is a time where there is scarce food throughout the region. This son found himself in such a destitute position that he had become a citizen of a foreign county and became a servant considering eating swine. Jews were prohibited from interacting with swine because they were deemed unclean. According to Leviticus 11:7-8 NKJV, “and the swine, …..is unclean to you. Their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch. They are unclean to
Managing Conflict Conflict is something that many attempt to avoid; however, it can be useful for growth. According to Saeed, et al (2004), when facing major conflicts organizations adapt to the changes and address them. This often leads to restructuring within the organization. It is also often avoided because of its …show more content…
The New Testament church found themselves engaging in a repeated discussion regarding where a male needed to go through the process of circumcision or not in order to be accepted as a believer. Paul, in his many letters to the New Testament church informs them that circumcision is not required to be saved because once an individual is saved then there is a circumcision of the heart. In Galatians 5:2, he states that, “…if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. There was a great deal of disagreement about the process and whether or not the practice of circumcision was still …show more content…
The journey into a far country represents a Jew in the lowest social predicament (Harrill, 1996). He was willing to given up his citizenship, rightful place within his own family, and his cultural values because of his current situation. Famines occur on several occasions throughout the Bible. It is a time where there is scarce food throughout the region. This son found himself in such a destitute position that he had become a citizen of a foreign county and became a servant considering eating swine. Jews were prohibited from interacting with swine because they were deemed unclean. According to Leviticus 11:7-8 NKJV, “and the swine, …..is unclean to you. Their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch. They are unclean to