An Analysis Of Jacob's Relationship With The Herdsmen Of Haran
POSITIVE HORIZONTAL RELATIONSHIP
Jacob’s relationship with the herdsmen of Haran outlines also how building of positive horizontal relationships could work to one’s advantage. When Jacob left Canaan to Syria on the advice of his parents, he began to create positive relationships that aided his rising. He displayed proper home grooming by courteously and respectfully approaching the herdsmen he encountered when he entered Syria for the first time and this became the key that opened the door to Laban’s house.
The men were strangers but he showed real mannerism in this encounter. He showed respect in his approach to the herdsmen of Haran and they reciprocated by introducing Rachel, the daughter of Laban to him. There is nothing to gain by being …show more content…
His approach was welcoming and reassuring. It clearly showed that he was a relational person. The people had a buy in to his person before proceeding to attend to his inquiries and he presented the platform. Their answer created confidence and insight as to the friendly and relational attributes of these shepherds.
Relationship builders define the objective of any relationship they are entering into. Jacob’s initial contact or interface with the herdsmen of Haran was basically to determine if they were from Haran and if they knew his maternal uncle Laban. Once these facts were established, his doubts were cleared and it was evident that he was on the right path, it was only then that he proceeded to share a bit of the knowledge he has about his vocation -animal …show more content…
You persuade by demonstrating the workability of your superior knowledge through your actions and allow others to make up their minds to relate with you or not. Every individual is different and independent of others. Level of understanding and receptiveness of new knowledge also differs from individual to individual. People see things from different perspectives depending on various factors ranging from background, education, exposure, experience, faith, etc. Therefore never attempt to force your life style on others. This might be counterproductive and
Jacob’s relationship with the herdsmen of Haran outlines also how building of positive horizontal relationships could work to one’s advantage. When Jacob left Canaan to Syria on the advice of his parents, he began to create positive relationships that aided his rising. He displayed proper home grooming by courteously and respectfully approaching the herdsmen he encountered when he entered Syria for the first time and this became the key that opened the door to Laban’s house.
The men were strangers but he showed real mannerism in this encounter. He showed respect in his approach to the herdsmen of Haran and they reciprocated by introducing Rachel, the daughter of Laban to him. There is nothing to gain by being …show more content…
His approach was welcoming and reassuring. It clearly showed that he was a relational person. The people had a buy in to his person before proceeding to attend to his inquiries and he presented the platform. Their answer created confidence and insight as to the friendly and relational attributes of these shepherds.
Relationship builders define the objective of any relationship they are entering into. Jacob’s initial contact or interface with the herdsmen of Haran was basically to determine if they were from Haran and if they knew his maternal uncle Laban. Once these facts were established, his doubts were cleared and it was evident that he was on the right path, it was only then that he proceeded to share a bit of the knowledge he has about his vocation -animal …show more content…
You persuade by demonstrating the workability of your superior knowledge through your actions and allow others to make up their minds to relate with you or not. Every individual is different and independent of others. Level of understanding and receptiveness of new knowledge also differs from individual to individual. People see things from different perspectives depending on various factors ranging from background, education, exposure, experience, faith, etc. Therefore never attempt to force your life style on others. This might be counterproductive and