Throughout the Bible, one of the identified themes is on valuing relationships. A demonstrable scenario of two individuals valuing their relationship was Moses and Jethro, his father-in-law. The Old Testament, Exodus 18: 13-27 outlined an account of the relationship: Moses was called to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt into the promise land. Having answered the call of God upon his life, he experienced some difficulties among the people. Jethro observed Moses, his son-in-law attending to all the people who were experiencing problems in the camp. The process took the entire day leaving Moses exhausted from having to provide counsel to the people. Concerned, Jethro informed Moses that he was quickly wearing out himself. Jethro
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According to CrossRoads (2009) "We need to develop relationships in the important areas of our lives"; "We need strong relationships with other people" and "We need to develop relationships to become comfortable in a new or unfamiliar environment" (p. 3-9). Similarly, Moses and Jethro demonstrated that their relationship was developed in the important areas of their lives, it was strong and they were comfortable in the camp. For instance, Jethro visited Moses, blessed him, provided counsel and supported him in leading the Israelites, in a strange place that was unfamiliar to him. Jethro proved that "no man is an island" (The Life at the CrossRoads, 2009, P. …show more content…
Similarly, the students of the Open Bible High School have the capacity to value their relationships. This is possible, in all aspects of their lives: physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual (CrossRoads, 2009, p. 2-5). The students are form ones, as such they are adjusting to a new environment, however they can grow to value their relationships with each other and with the teachers. Most students have already been taught the values of relationships in their home environment. However, students have been participating in the Life at the CrossRoads program which reinforces the values and behaviour required to value their
According to CrossRoads (2009) "We need to develop relationships in the important areas of our lives"; "We need strong relationships with other people" and "We need to develop relationships to become comfortable in a new or unfamiliar environment" (p. 3-9). Similarly, Moses and Jethro demonstrated that their relationship was developed in the important areas of their lives, it was strong and they were comfortable in the camp. For instance, Jethro visited Moses, blessed him, provided counsel and supported him in leading the Israelites, in a strange place that was unfamiliar to him. Jethro proved that "no man is an island" (The Life at the CrossRoads, 2009, P. …show more content…
Similarly, the students of the Open Bible High School have the capacity to value their relationships. This is possible, in all aspects of their lives: physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual (CrossRoads, 2009, p. 2-5). The students are form ones, as such they are adjusting to a new environment, however they can grow to value their relationships with each other and with the teachers. Most students have already been taught the values of relationships in their home environment. However, students have been participating in the Life at the CrossRoads program which reinforces the values and behaviour required to value their