Biblical Boundaries
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Boundaries a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
In psychology, boundaries are personal limits individuals set to protect their well-being, values, and sense of self within relationships.
They define what a person is comfortable with and what they will not tolerate, essentially acting as an invisible line separating oneself from others on emotional, intellectual, and physical levels.
While the Bible share this concept of safe guarding ourselves.
In Scripture God talks about not moving boundary makers in the Old Law. — Deuteronomy 19:14
14 Do not move your neighbor’s boundary stone set up by your predecessors in the inheritance you receive in the land the Lord your God is giving you to possess.
In this passage the Hebrew word for boundary is Gebul a common Hebrew word for "boundary" or "border," referring to physical limits or territories.
In the New Testament
26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.
Acts 17:26 — God predetermined and fixed the boundaries of nations. They had limitations set upon them, so far and no further.
In a Spiritual sense setting up boundaries is also important, and not moving those boundaries.
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23 — This highlights the importance of protecting one's inner self from harmful influences.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and they will hate you.
Proverbs 25:17 — highlights the importance of not encroaching on others' boundaries, respecting their personal space and convictions.
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
Philippians 2:3 — Boundaries can be self-protective or oriented toward relational health. Considering our motives behind setting boundaries is important for ensuring they are rooted in love and wisdom
37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
Matthew 5:37 — It's okay to decline requests or commitments that would compromise your well-being or violate your values
