Prioritizing God’s Will with Boundaries

Boundaries help believers discern between healthy, integral teachings.

Prioritizing God’s will:
Boundaries can help maintain focus on God’s purposes and prioritize time with God over other demands in life.

• Mark 1:35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed”.

Transcending cultural barriers for the Gospel:
The New Testament emphasizes the universality of the Gospel message, calling believers to transcend cultural differences to share Christ.

Maintaining distinctiveness while engaging others:
The Bible shows instances where God’s people maintained a distinct identity while still interacting and impacting surrounding cultures.

• Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”.

Respecting and valuing others’ cultural backgrounds:
The Bible encourages respectful interaction with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Romans 12:18: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone”.

Emotional boundaries

Protecting emotional health:
Setting boundaries helps protect peace and mental well-being, especially from draining relationships or unrealistic expectations.

• Proverbs 4:23: “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life”.

Practicing self-control and discerning who to entrust:
The Bible promotes self-control and discernment in relationships, understanding that not everyone should have unrestricted access to one’s inner life.

• Galatians 5:22-23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law”.

Key takeaways

Boundaries are a part of God’s design and are essential for a healthy life and relationships.
Jesus modeled healthy boundary-setting throughout his ministry.

Setting boundaries is not about being selfish, but rather about loving God, self, and others more effectively.

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to set and maintain healthy boundaries in a way that honors God and promotes flourishing.

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