Conflict and respect

 

It isn’t too difficult to understand why there is so much conflict in the world. When you think about it, there is an underlying element that leads to most conflict – the lack of respect. There is a saying, “If you want respect, you have to give it.” This can’t be more true than in personal relationships. All too often, people don’t practice the “Golden Rule” which states “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Imagine a world where this biblical concept was practiced in every facet of our daily lives? What an enormous difference it would make in reducing conflict and allowing people to live in harmony.