Professional paper
Life fellowship and relationship dynamics in the light of the parable of the prodigal son
Siniša Balaić
Abstract
The article analyzes, from the pedagogical-psychological
point of view, the problems of human relations, starting from the
parable in the Gospel of Luke about the lost and found son. The
work follows the development, loss and healing of relationships,
but always in a perspective of relations with others, paying special
attention to personal development through the relationships
with the loved ones. Hurt feelings arising from the relationships
are not treated or healed in isolation from relationships or in
the relationship with oneself, because in such a relationship
the person easily goes back to the well known feelings of
powerlessness, anger and jealousy. Therefore, every true life
change and conversion is conditioned by a qualitative shift in
the development of relations, especially with the persons who we
recognize to be vitally valuable.
Keywords
Jesus’ parables; father-son relationship; dynamics of personality; to be and to have; jealousy; change and conversion
Hrčak ID:
74131
URI
Publication date:
17.11.2011.
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