Healthy Boundaries
What are boundaries
Rules and principles a person sets that determine what is acceptable and unacceptable in relationships
FITB: “But Jesus said, ‘Somebody ____ Me for I perceived ____ going out from Me” (Luke 8:45)
Touched; power
What are the biblical examples on boundaries
God setting boundaries in the Old Testament regarding fasting and dealing with others
Our Lord Jesus Christ setting boundaries od touch, boundaries against violence, obedience to the commandments, and respecting laws
St.Paul setting boundaries about obeying God rather than man, and boundaries in dealing with unbelievers
What can boundaries provide protection and safety from
Harm: psychological, physical, and emotional
Destructive thoughts/ideas: spiritually and doctrinally
Going astray
Pressure from others
Protection of my eternity
What are the types of boundaries
Privacy, chores and household tasks, helping others, distressed or depressed mood, love, time, physical, communication, trends/fashion experiences , and obstacles to decision making