response to tyler #6

Response to Tyler Murphy's report six

question one
I think there is a line between leader and friend. It is more valuable to be a leader in that circumstance. Friends are very much needed but you are leading the class and sometimes what you say may not be friendly. I think there is also a difference between friendship and Christian friendships. In that case you need to be a Christian first. If someone is in sin then you should say something even if that ruins the friendship. It is more loving to help them in their state than just be friendly. You just have to hope that they will respond back in love, or eventually see that you are loving them. In the same way, a leader has to sometimes be a convicting person instead of a friend. I think Friendship eventually comes out of it, but a leader should be a leader first.

question two
I think respect is an interesting concept. There are some that demand it and receive it that way. Then there are others that sit back and wait. They relax, still giving what they know is right, but let it come naturally. in the second person, there has to patience on waiting for trust. There has to be understanding to people's lives. There also has to be honesty given. Respect can come naturally, but that is after people stop being afraid and open themselves up to you. So my advice to you is to wait and listen to the students. give them a chance to open up to you. It is hard with practicums, but strive to be intentional.