This study is applicable to everyone. All of us wonder at times if setting a boundary is selfish and unloving. And, we likely all have been in a relationship that has become far too damaging and even unsafe and not known what to do that would please God. We may have been asking ourselves:
- Is it possible to save a painful and even destructive friendship with someone I truly care about?
- When a relationship becomes chaotic and unbalanced, what do I do?
- Is it ok to end a friendship that is no longer healthy for either party? What does Jesus say about that?
This study will help us love those around us well without losing ourselves while we're at it. The point is to honor God with how we treat others and to teach others how to love and care for us, too.
"Love should draw us together, not tear us apart." ~ Lysa
God designed us for relationships, so He has the wisdom we need to navigate them well. Employing biblical boundaries will help us maintain the friendships and relationships we love and navigate the more difficult ones. It's not selfish; boundaries are actually the best way to love God and love others well and in a way that honors God and our own needs.
"Boundaries aren't just so we can stay in a good mood and be nice to others… it's so we can keep the best of who Christ has called us to be intact…. keeping our thoughts and our heart motives in line with biblical wisdom and instruction." ~ Lysa
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