RELATIONSHIP KEYS Part 4: How to Set Boundaries in Relationships

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

You can have peace with a relationship even if you don’t have peace in a relationship.

When does my continued assistance become irresponsible on my part

When do we say enough is enough?
When do we draw BOUNDARIES

Galatians 6:2 NIV
2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

BURDEN
Anything that is too heavy for someone to carry alone.

Galatians 6:5 NIV
5 for each one should carry their own load.

Load: What has been given to us to carry
Emotions
Attitude
Behaviors
Responsibilities

Carry each others burdens
VS
Each one should carry their own load

We are responsible for helping others with their burdens, not their loads

Unconditional love sometimes requires conditional assistance.

Take the Walk of Empathy
Offence or Offended – GO
Communicate with Truth & Love
Set Boundaries

You can have peace with a relationship even if you don’t have peace in a relationship.

Romans 15:5-6 ESV
5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.