Love yourself
Assertiveness calls for a healthy self love. As Jesus quoted what he called the second greatest commandment,* he called us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Does Jesus not suggest that to love ourselves is not only natural, but good? “Love yourself,” I hear Jesus saying, “and also love other people.” After all, [...]
A balanced way
Assertiveness is a balance between passiveness and aggressiveness. When we are assertive, we engage the other person with confidence and respect in the midst of disagreement. Passive people shrink back from engagement. They refuse to talk about the argument, hoping that somehow it will resolve itself or just go away. No attempt is made to [...]
Moral Values: What I Learned Growing Up in Church