Healthy Boundaries
What do boundaries help with
Maturity and growth of discernment
Which church father said "By carrying the wood of His Cross Himself, Christ revealed the sign of His victory"
St.Ephrem the Syrian
FITB: “Render therefore to ___ the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are ____” (Mark 12:17)
Caesar; God’s
"Just as you were with Your _____, O Savior, and gave them ____, graciously come also and be with us"
disciples; Peace
When setting healthy boundaries, what things are important to consider
Clarity, expressing feelings, politeness, and a respectful manner
"O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the _____ of _____, who is present in all places and fills alll..."
Spirit of Truth
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
"Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ___ _____ who took their lamps and went forth to meet the _____. And ____ of them were wise, and five were ____"
ten virgins; bridegroom; five; foolish
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
"Behold, the Bridegroom is coming at _____, blessed is the ____ whom He finds watching. But he whom He finds sleeping is _____ of going with Him..."
midnight; servant; unworthy