Ever heard of the law of non resistance?
In order to develop an attitude of non resistance first it is necessary to understand the law of non resistance, in very simple words it says “whatever you resist will persist”.
We forget this law very often even if we are well aware of it and let me tell a person who obeys this law in every single moment will be the mightiest of all despite being a meek!..
We can easily compare it with an example of river as mentioned by Raymond Holliwell in the book “ “ a river just flows without fighting with its obstacles and then it slowly gathers so much of power that all the obstacles that were huge earlier are pushed away and later this river will take the form of ocean…
Problems are never that big as they always seem to appear..
It is said that every problem in our life is nothing but illusions, now that statement seems to be very hypothetical but I can bet that every person reading this would agree that when they look back, every problem of past seems to be trivial new.
Even “Homework” and “Teachers” were equal to thunders and volcano...
Much like the laws in the Old Testament, the law is God solving a problem before it occurs (Maxwell, 2010). As Reggie Joiner reminds us: “Relationship comes before rules” (Maxwell, 2010, 176). If a relationship forms, rules are easier to embrace. Rules are a tool to keep the ship and everyone on it going in the same direction. Shared systems of values strengthen partnerships minimizing the possibility of comprise. Values determine our actions. Our conscience can be a fickle thing if not tended to. A good study of 1 Timothy 1:5 will sharpen the cause for keeping the conscience in order and know that a good conscience is the product of a pure heart. Finally, we trust fully in God’s promises to comfort us, but need to share that same comfort through an empowerment to do so from God himself. Kept promises are the glue that holds all the guidelines together and shuttles them into the heart and soul of mankind by building
Our ideas about laws and philosophy are borrowed from those of Justinian’s code, which was the main set of laws of the empire. For example, the Declaration of Independence says the “unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” (Doc. D) This is similar to the “maxims of law... to live honestly, to hurt
a law made by God, called the Law of Reason. This law gives humankind liberty,
talks about negatively bias in “Changing Your Mind”. This chapter is the best to describe the
There are many influences on the way our law is formed and it can come
There are many different ways human beings deal with oppression. In his book, Stride Toward Freedom, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. expresses how people handle oppression in three characteristic ways. Acquiescence, violence, or nonviolent resistance are ways the oppressed deal with their oppressors. In King's excerpt, he expresses that nonviolent resistance is the morally and correct way of dealing with oppression. King believed it was only through nonviolent resistance that things would begin to change for the oppressed.
every law of God and man, in every land, civilized and uncivilized, we must take our unfaltering
Laws have an important role in maintaining order within society. Understandably, society comprises of different individuals with differing aspirations, beliefs, personalities, and merits – just to name a few. Allowing individuals to push their personal desires using resources available to them would not only lead to a disordered society, but also one that embraces injustice and prejudice. Laws are the common principles that guide the conduct of individuals in society while ensuring that society upholds the rights of everyone who is part of it. Such laws accrue as a resemblance of morality for entities in society to which all members are held accountable irrespective of their race, social class, or popularity. However,
While laws should be reserved and upheld in society, particular circumstances justify the means of breaking the law. Laws exist solely to manage and regulate societies, but one should recognize the flexibility of laws when morals are involved. Even if the purpose these statutes are advantageous, it is acceptable to go against the law for various reasons. It is acceptable to break the law if these reasons are rational and provide benefits to others. When a complex situation arises, one should follow their conscience rather than to follow the law and abide to its restrictions. Though one should be mindful of the laws, exceptions can be made with the support of moral and ethical values.
Through my research and findings of obedience to authority this ancient dilemma is somewhat confusing but needs understanding. Problem with obedience to authority has raised a question to why people obey or disobey and if there are any right time to obey or not to obey. Through observation of many standpoints on obedience and disobedience to authority, and determined through detailed examination conducted by Milgram “The Perils Of Obedience,” Doris Lessing “Group Minds” and Shirley Jackson “The Lottery”. We have to examine this information in hopes of understanding or at least be able to draw our own theories that can be supported and proven on this subject.
obligation to submit to the laws stems not from the divine right of the monarch,
In the short Seinfeld clip, the characters displays’ the types resistance as explain in chapter 1 of “Think”. There were different types of resistance taking place. Some of the resistances that can be noticed in the clip are avoidance, denial, ignorance, distraction, conformity and struggling. A scenario in the clip that demonstrates Avoidance is when Jerry was walking with Winona and Kramer yelled to Jerry using a racially incentive chant as his taxi drove. This Avoidance prevented him from dealing with the situation at
Deuteronomy 17: 18-20 (NIV Student Bible) reminded me that no one should be above the law and we are all under His view. Much in the same way a leader should lead by actions and adhere to the same rules as all on others in the organization. Hebrews 4:11 (NIV Student Bible) reiterated that all should follow the rules, of the Lord (and also organizations). Proverbs 24:30 (NIV Student Bible) instills that we must all keeping working, be diligent in our quest for our own successes. In the grand scheme of things, we all work for the Lord serving Him in some way or another during our daily lives at home and in the office. We must learn from the mistakes he wants us to make, work hard for our goals, and treat others the way we would like to be treated
Prevention of resistance is most effective when implementing change. Preventing the weight of inertia in a workplace allows the change to happen in a timely manner with minimal problems. As Lee (2004) emphasizes, leaders have the ability to effect change and performance. If someone is accountable for outcomes and poor habits, outcomes will improve. The manager must show a caring attitude over the process of change and welcome any positive innovation. This caring attitude will become contagious to the employees working under him and become a priority to them as well. Approaching the change in an accepting, open-minded manner can decrease the vulnerability and frustration associated with change. How the change is presented can make the biggest difference in the outcome of the change. The manager must show that blaming will be avoided at all costs. One will only ask why, not who, to avoid the feeling of belittlement. This can allow employees to become comfortable with voicing their opinions and mistakes, which can allow an even greater range of improvement. The manager must also encourage...
Therefore, it is important to understand what resistance is and how to reduce the affects from resistance. Bolognese (2010) looked at several examples of different definitions for resistance and one example by Alvin Zander explained resistance as behaviors that are intended to protect an individual from the negative effects of change which could be either real or imagined. Another definition of resistance by Zaltman and Duncan is any behavior that serves to maintain the status quo even in the face of server pressure to change. Finally, in the view of Folger and Skarlicki resistance is any behavior that seeks to challenge, disrupt, or invert prevailing culture of assumptions, discourses, and power relations (as sited in Bolognese, 2010). Although there are several different definitions for resistance to change, it is clear that resistance is an effort to avoid chang...