![]() “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.” (1 Corinthians 6:12, ESV) We need boundaries in order to have good mental, physical, and spiritual health. Boundaries are the limitations that we establish for ourselves that are based on our core values. What are core values? Core values are the things that we prioritize and hold deep seated beliefs about. Boundaries can be executed to protect our person and body, and protect the person and body of those we love. They are also used to protect our personal belongings and space, our thoughts and opinions, and our emotions and feelings. With this comes the need for some self-awareness and self-acceptance. The Word of God provides us some insight into why boundaries are beneficial to us, because not all things are helpful. Therefore, with the freedom we have in Christ Jesus comes the responsibility to protect our souls. In the natural we establish boundaries based on our core values, while spiritually we execute judgment as to what we will participate in and who we will allow in. In essence, we learn to say, “NO!” “Yes, I can do it, but is it what’s best for me?” “Will it be disruptive?” “Will that individual bring chaos into my life?” “Will that job cause me to compromise my convictions?” Using our power to say, “No,” doesn’t mean that we are being self-centered, rather, it is being Christ centered. It is merely recognizing that in order to be holistically healthy we must set boundaries, because “not all things are helpful,” and certainly not all people. It is ok to say, “No!” GiGi❤️
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Minister Tim
6/23/2022 07:14:34 am
Well put, thank you
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