Smiley Building Safe Relationships

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Building Safe Relationships “Do to others as you would have them do to you” Luke 6:31 (Dake’s Annontated Reference Bible). This is a very famous verse from the Bible but it is also one of the most important things for people to remember when dealing with others. If everyone would respect other people and accept them for who they are the world would be a much better place. This paper will summarize Dr. Gray smiley’s five steps to safety while demonstrate the significance to creating a safe environment in order to create a happy and safe relationship using the Christian worldview. Everyone wants to feel respected, loved, and safe in his or her relationships. These emotions are important to the foundation of a happy relationship regardless of the type of relationship. As Christians, it is important for us to build lasting bonds with other people and the best way to do that is to remember God’s teachings while respecting others. Christians should consider using smiley’s five-step system to safety in their relationships, the steps include respect the wall, honor others, suspend judgment, value differences, and be trustworthy. Respect the wall …show more content…

We all build these walls over a period of time and they are not something that can be destroyed overnight it takes people caring and showing these people that they are safe for the walls to slowly come down over time. All people want to feel safe and happy in their relationships with others and in order to do this they have to build an emotional bond with the other person. Fear of being hurt can stop people from letting others in to their hearts for many different reasons a few or fear of rejection, feeling lost are insecure in their importance. It is important for Christians to remember to let God into their heart and allow him to guide you through the fears that you

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