Would it not be great to be able to prevent conflict altogether? Not having to resolve any disputes, or differences, and having complete harmony. It would be amazing; however, conflict is part of life. We may not be able to prevent it all the time, but we can be prepared to resolve it in the best manner possible. Authors, Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson, share their knowledge in their book titled, Resolving everyday conflict, providing a Christian view on conflict resolution (Sande & Johnson, 2011). The following is a review of the ideas presented by Sande and Johnson, and a comparison to other conflict resolutions strategies. The differences that make us all individuals are the same differences that can lead to conflict. In their book,
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An escape response will encompass denial, or running away from conflict. An attacking response includes blame or assault, the latter coming in many forms including physical, verbal, and litigation. The third response, peacemaking, is made up of what the authors refer to as, The Four G’s, go higher, get real, gently engage, and get together (Sande & Johnson, 2011). The first two responses will offer reprieve from conflict, but only for a short while as the problem, itself has not been resolved. The method of the Four G’s call upon the individual to bring God into the process and look past self-interest and appearances, or what the book refers to as, “ peacebraking and peacefaking”. (Sande & Johnson, 2011) In providing perspective as to what the first g stands for, the authors write, “As long as we leave God out of our situation, we can expect to stay stuck in conflict.” (Sande & Johnson, 2011). In this step, we are beckoned to look upon the situation, focus on God, and how it could be used to glorify …show more content…
As Christians, we understand God forgave of our sins, and as Christians, we must forgive others of theirs. The better understand what forgiveness is, Sande and Johnson point out what is and what is not forgiveness. Within this last step, we find a solution for the conflict, one that embodies what the Lord has commanded us to do. The method presented by Sande and Johnson is yet another way to resolve conflict. For Christians, it offers a way to resolve conflict through their values and beliefs. For non-believers, it is another piece of knowledge on how to resolve conflict. Some may find it difficult to look towards a higher power for guidance, believing they may know it all already. Others may find it difficult to help others identify their own sins. Whatever the case may, this particular method does not differ from others in theory, just in
An escape response will encompass denial, or running away from conflict. An attacking response includes blame or assault, the latter coming in many forms including physical, verbal, and litigation. The third response, peacemaking, is made up of what the authors refer to as, The Four G’s, go higher, get real, gently engage, and get together (Sande & Johnson, 2011). The first two responses will offer reprieve from conflict, but only for a short while as the problem, itself has not been resolved. The method of the Four G’s call upon the individual to bring God into the process and look past self-interest and appearances, or what the book refers to as, “ peacebraking and peacefaking”. (Sande & Johnson, 2011) In providing perspective as to what the first g stands for, the authors write, “As long as we leave God out of our situation, we can expect to stay stuck in conflict.” (Sande & Johnson, 2011). In this step, we are beckoned to look upon the situation, focus on God, and how it could be used to glorify …show more content…
As Christians, we understand God forgave of our sins, and as Christians, we must forgive others of theirs. The better understand what forgiveness is, Sande and Johnson point out what is and what is not forgiveness. Within this last step, we find a solution for the conflict, one that embodies what the Lord has commanded us to do. The method presented by Sande and Johnson is yet another way to resolve conflict. For Christians, it offers a way to resolve conflict through their values and beliefs. For non-believers, it is another piece of knowledge on how to resolve conflict. Some may find it difficult to look towards a higher power for guidance, believing they may know it all already. Others may find it difficult to help others identify their own sins. Whatever the case may, this particular method does not differ from others in theory, just in