God & Boundaries

 

    Boundaries are a concept set by God for His people.  We know this because after creating Adam and Eve, He set only one boundary: do not eat from one tree.  He gave them all the freedom of the world with only one guideline to protect them.  When they broke that boundary, sin turned into reality, and consequences were enforced.  It led to more boundaries for humanity.  

    God enforces consequences because He is not a liar.  If He says He will do something, then He will.  It is who He is.  He is not human.  He does not have the same issues as us.  He sees all issues, but is always there with you when you are going through yours.  He gave you the Bible to help you set boundaries for yourself, others, and stay close to Him.  Boundaries are a gift that makes life calmer.

    The Trinity have boundaries.  They are one, but they each have their own role.  God is the father, creator, and artist.  Jesus the is the son, redeemer, and conquer.  The Holy Spirit is the counselor, mediator, and the one that lives within every true Christian.  Together they work in perfect unity.  

    A boundary is a line that differentiates you from another living thing.  It allows you to know where you begin and end.  In marriage you become one, but you each are still individuals with different responsibilities and roles.  Mother and baby are another example.  The baby needs the mother to survive, but it does not mean that the mother is not her own entity at the same time.

    You need boundaries for your body, words, truth, distance, time, emotions, and other relationships.  That means you need consequences.  If you set boundaries with yourself, then you have to have integrity.  When other people set boundaries with you, then you need to respect them or deal with their consequences.  If you do not respect boundaries, then do not be surprised if you lose relationships.  When trust is broken it is hard to get it back.

Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 20:1-17, Leviticus 11:41-45, Isaiah 48:12-13, 60:15-18, Jeremiah 3:11-15, Ezekiel 6:8-10, 36:25-27, Matthew 5:21-6:4, Mark 12:29-31, John 17:22-24, & 1 John 4:7-17