Rules of Engagement: Relational Boundaries

Boundary Principles

They define you - 1 John 1:5

Choice & Consequences - Revelation 3:20, Galatians 6:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Responsibility - Galatians 6:2 & 10, 6:5

Limitation - Luke 5:16, John 5:30

Disclosure & vulnerability - John 2:24-25, John 15:15; 14:21

Unhealthy boundaries

Dominators - Matthew 16:21-23; 17:1-4

Compliants - John 9:18-23; 14:9-10, Matthew 14:9-10

Healthy through love, faith and courage - 2 Timothy 1:7, Galatians 1:10, 1 John 4:18

Recommended reading: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend