God's Boundaries
Who is the ultimate example of authority when it comes to setting boundaries?
God
What is one word that describes how Christians should treat other people’s boundaries?
Respect.
Who said 'No' in Genesis 39:7-12? What happened?
Joseph,
Potiphar’s wife repeatedly tried to seduce Joseph, who was a high-ranking servant in her household. Joseph refused her advances, stating that it would be a great wickedness and a sin against God.
What is discernment?
The ability to recognize what is wise, right, or wrong.
Recite Prov 1: 10
My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent
Why does God give His people boundaries?
To guide, protect, and help us live according to His will.
If someone tells you “no,” what should you do?
Respect their answer instead of pressuring them.
What did Daniel decide to do so he won't go beyond the boundary God set for him?
What verse is it?
Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank.
Dan 1: 8
Recite 1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character
Proverbs 4:23 instructs to guard something, what is it? Recite it.
Your heart
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Following God’s boundaries means you don’t have freedom: True or False:
False
Is setting a healthy boundary selfish?
No. Healthy boundaries can help protect your well-being and relationships.
How did David say no in 1 Samuel 26:7-11?
David's men urged him to kill King Saul, who was hunting him down to take his life, while Saul was asleep in a camp. David said no to revenge, declaring, "The Lord forbid that I should lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed." He chose restraint instead of taking matters into his own hands.
Why shouldn’t Christians make every decision based only on their feelings?
Feelings can change, so we should also seek God’s wisdom and truth.
In Acts 5: 29, the Apostles responded to the pressure of the Council and High Priest. Complete the verse 'But Peter and the apostles answered, ___________ '
“We must obey God rather than men.
What can happen when we consistently ignore God’s boundaries?
We can experience consequences, unpleasant happenings or become separated from God’s direction.
How can Christians show love while still having boundaries?
By being kind and compassionate while still standing firm on what is right.
What was the response of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego to King Nebuchadnezzar's request?
What verse is this found?
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods nor worship the golden statue that you have set up.”
Dan 3: 17, 18
What is one question you can ask yourself before crossing a boundary?
“Would this honor God?”
The Bible says in 1 Tim 1: 12 - Let no one look down on your youth, but set an example for the believers in _____________ (at least three)
_____ in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity
What should a Christian do when God’s way conflicts with what they personally want?
Trust God and choose obedience to Him.
What should guide the way Christians set boundaries with other people?
Love, wisdom, respect, and God’s principles
Recite 1 Cor 15: 58.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Apart from killing Uriah, what other way did David go beyond God's boundaries, and what happened?
David ordered a census of the fighting men in Israel, which God had told Israel not to do. Joab, his commander, warned David, but he did not listen. God sent a three-day plague on Israel that killed 70,000 people.
Recite 2 Timothy 2:22
Now flee from youthful desires; instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and shalom, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart