S12 Ep. 1 / Boundaries are NOT Mean
Have you heard that setting boundaries is a bad thing? What about loving our neighbors? In this episode, we explore God’s framework for healthy boundaries.
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You’re not too sensitive. You can just say, “NO!”
In fact, saying “no” might be the most loving thing you can do!
But when we consider saying “no” and setting boundaries, we often think: Shouldn’t I show more grace? I thought I was supposed to turn the other cheek? I should be the bigger person and bear it, right?
However, a boundary doesn’t imply a lack of love or grace; it instead invites others to remember that they are and we are image-bearers with God-given dignity, agency, purpose, and limitations.
When we don’t set a boundary, we are allowing another person to be less than God created them to be. Just like with a lot of good things, placing limits isn’t always easy, yet these boundaries can bear good fruit. They prevent harm, foster accountability, and model behavior that Jesus Himself demonstrates throughout His ministry on earth.
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