Trust and Respect
I know that it has been a long, long,.....long time since I have updated this but I have had a couple of thoughts recently that I feel a desire to put into words. This seems like a decent place to do just that.
When a reward is fixed, there is an intended action that is assumed that will lead to the reward. In more basic terms, consequences are earned. Whether they are good or not-so-good the process is the same: If you work, you earn. Trust is no different. It has to be earned. To become trustworthy, actions must be in line with what is desirable.
Does action always ensure trust?
No.
Individuals are entitled to their own opinions. Thus the attribute of respectfulness connects to trust in the field of justice or righteous judgement. Respect comes when good intentions are rewarded and encouraged and better results are expected and explained. When there is a knowledge of good intentions and positive results have been attained in the past, common sense would point toward trustworthiness.
Is it easy to be trusting?
Not always.
This is where respect becomes important in professional and personal relationships. Believe in yourself and believe in others. Expect that intentions are good and show respect until it is no longer deserved. When it is no longer deserved, explain why there has been a change and provide opportunities for improvement.
I don't know where the roots of this thought process began but I know that God gives all of His children the benefit of the doubt. And then provides the opportunity to repent when needed. God is forgiving. With this in mind, I am encouraged to follow the example of my Maker and seek to earn the respect and trust that I deserve while still giving respect and trust to those who have not abused the opportunity.
When a reward is fixed, there is an intended action that is assumed that will lead to the reward. In more basic terms, consequences are earned. Whether they are good or not-so-good the process is the same: If you work, you earn. Trust is no different. It has to be earned. To become trustworthy, actions must be in line with what is desirable.
Does action always ensure trust?
No.
Individuals are entitled to their own opinions. Thus the attribute of respectfulness connects to trust in the field of justice or righteous judgement. Respect comes when good intentions are rewarded and encouraged and better results are expected and explained. When there is a knowledge of good intentions and positive results have been attained in the past, common sense would point toward trustworthiness.
Is it easy to be trusting?
Not always.
This is where respect becomes important in professional and personal relationships. Believe in yourself and believe in others. Expect that intentions are good and show respect until it is no longer deserved. When it is no longer deserved, explain why there has been a change and provide opportunities for improvement.
I don't know where the roots of this thought process began but I know that God gives all of His children the benefit of the doubt. And then provides the opportunity to repent when needed. God is forgiving. With this in mind, I am encouraged to follow the example of my Maker and seek to earn the respect and trust that I deserve while still giving respect and trust to those who have not abused the opportunity.
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