Oct. 3, 2006 - "Avoiding Foolish and Ignorant Disputes"
Please go back and participate in my Mad Libs.
There are many ways of solving conflict. Some may be better than others and resolve the problem quickly.
I have problems with conflict all the time. I think that God has been talking to me lately about resolving my conflicts quickly and effectively. Then working on avoiding conflict completely.
1 Timothy 2:23 says to, "Avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife." I need to learn to avoid foolish and ignorant disputes.
The Lord of the Rings gives us some examples on how to solve a problem that has risen between a few of the characters.
Recall, if you can, the argument between Gimli and Eomer; Gimli had once rebuked Eomer for uttering rash words concerning the Lady Galadrial. Later, Eomer, after beholding the beauty of both Galadrial, and her grand-daughter, Arwen, returns to Gimli. He informs the dwarf that he preferred Arwen to Galadrial. Gimli realizes that this dispute can only be resolved by understanding that they both have different opinons on the matter.
A different conflict that concerns Gimli, also includes Legolas. Both have a great love for nature, only they love different aspects. Gimli, being a dwarf, prefers rock and stone, but Legolas the elf loves the trees and the woods more than anything. Their argument is resolved by planning to have an unbiased view on their visits to the Glittering Caves and Fangorn Forest.
A dislike also once sprang up between Treebeard, Galadrial, and Celeborn. Their friendship became estranged at one point. The Elves advised the hobbits to avoid Fangorn Forest. Treebeard, after the hobbits had strayed into the forest despite warnings, in his turn warned the younger hobbits from journying to Lothlorien. After the War of the Rings, after fighting against a common cause, they greet each other as friends.
These problems were solved by different methods. Gimli and Eomer agreed to disagree. Legolas and Gimli comprimised, and Treebeard the Ent, Celeborn, and Galadrial the Elves were drawn to renewed friendship through a common cause.
Recall (here I am talking to myself) the verse above; "Avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife." Dear Lord, please help ME to avoid conflict.
Comments
Oct. 8, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by DancingFeet
Hello,
I just saw that you had added me to your friends list, so I'm adding you to mine. I'll also add another word to your Mad Lib....I'm pretty sure a male's name hasn't been done. How about.....Douglas.
Talk to you soon!
Love,
Briana
Oct. 10, 2006 - Mara Mesta!
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Well, I guess I should have asked but I didn't... so your mom told me... about you. I'm 15 and really into LOTR. I didn't get to read your whole post but i get what you're saying. As many things as they did wrong in the movies vs. the books they got Gimli's and Eomer's conflict right.
Well, I'm not sure how old you are, but I'm 15 and I think we could be friends. You have a some of the bloggers on your friends as I have on mine. I will add you to my friends.
I also see you have a contest graphic on your site! LOL Well, I hope you will stop by and say hello/Mara mesta as will! I also have a LOTR blog... the link is on my sidebar...
Happy Fall! Nai haryuvaly๋ melwa r๋ (May you have a lovely day)
Sincerely,
Jocelyn
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Elven Cloak & Time
Oct. 10, 2006 - Mara Mesta!
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Well, I guess I should have asked but I didn't... so your mom told me... about you. I'm 15 and really into LOTR. I didn't get to read your whole post but i get what you're saying. As many things as they did wrong in the movies vs. the books they got Gimli's and Eomer's conflict right.
Well, I'm not sure how old you are, but I'm 15 and I think we could be friends. You have a some of the bloggers on your friends as I have on mine. I will add you to my friends.
I also see you have a contest graphic on your site! LOL Well, I hope you will stop by and say hello/Mara mesta as will! I also have a LOTR blog... the link is on my sidebar...
Happy Fall! Nai haryuvaly๋ melwa r๋ (May you have a lovely day)
Sincerely,
Jocelyn
Check out my latest post:
Elven Cloak & Time
Oct. 14, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HeartnSoul
Good entry and wonderful LOTR references! That is one of my favorite verses. There seems to be alot of writing on conflicts lately. I have 2 entries on the subject on my blog as well.. you may have to page down a bit to find them.
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