A REFLECTION ON SOME SOCIAL ISSUES THAT BOTHER ON BUILDING GODLY RELATIONSHIP Introduction The centre of the biblical revelation

n hinges on relationship o Between God and man o Between man and Angel o Between Satan and God/Council of Yahweh (Job 1-2) Psalm 133: 1 states that How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! Unity was one of the greatest quests in early Christianity (esp. Paul in Corinthians and Philippians) Selected Challenges Respect: A parlance states that respect is reciprocal Neatness Odour: mouth, cloth, fart (emission of offensive gas from the anus), mucus, sweat, etc. Communication: expression, pronunciation, teeth positioning Dressing Money Individual differences Anger Utterances (Yoruba adage says eyin lohun words are eggs) Quest for position Cheating on others (selfishness: concerned chiefly with ones own personal profit or pleasure at the expense of consideration for others) Conceit (excessive pride in oneself)

Applications Adjustment Help (dressing=belt, zip, brazier, etc.) Tolerance/Acceptance Forgiveness (Col 3:13) Conflict resolution (settle whatever grievances=Matt. 5:23-25). It is not a crime to have misunderstanding but be ready to resolve it. Maturity! Information (assignment, Long essay, thesis) Orientation (behaviour, ) Counselling (seek for advice from godly colleagues and teachers e.g. marital life) Giving and sharing (#100 recharge can change sbs situation) Be teachable and corrigible (mannerisms)

Conclusion I am because we are and because we are so I am J.S. Mbiti.