Life with Boundaries

1. Life with Boundaries What’s holding us back?

2. We see boundaries as restrictive!

3. We see boundaries as restrictive! • Sometimes we see boundaries as something that binds us or holds us back.

4. We see boundaries as restrictive! • Sometimes we see boundaries as something that binds us or holds us back. • We are just locked in or chained down.

5. We see boundaries as restrictive! • Sometimes we see boundaries as something that binds us or holds us back. • We are just locked in or chained down. • We are behind the eight ball.

6. A difficult position to escape from!

7. A difficult position to escape from! • We only see boundaries as: • “What I can’t do!”

8. A difficult position to escape from! • We only see boundaries as: • “What I can’t do!” • What is stopping me from having fun!

9. A difficult position to escape from! • We only see boundaries as: • “What I can’t do!” • What is stopping me from having fun! • What is holding me back!

10. They could be protecting us.

11. They could be protecting us. • Maybe they are keeping me safe from that which could hurt or harm me?

12. They could be protecting us. • Maybe they are keeping me safe from that which could hurt or harm me? • What can’t get to me if I am safe within the boundary?

13. They could be protecting us. • Maybe they are keeping me safe from that which could hurt or harm me? • What can’t get to me if I am safe within the boundary? • Where is the line?

14. Drawing the Line

15. Drawing the Line • God’s word tells us what is sinful.

16. Drawing the Line • God’s word tells us what is sinful. • We can know what is wrong.

17. Drawing the Line • God’s word tells us what is sinful. • We can know what is wrong. • Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. I John 3:4 (NKJV)

18. Drawing the Line • God’s word tells us what is sinful. • We can know what is wrong. • Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. I John 3:4 (NKJV) • for whatever is not from faith is sin. Rom. 14:23b (NKJV)

19. Drawing the Line • God’s word tells us what is sinful. • We can know what is wrong. • Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. I John 3:4 (NKJV) • for whatever is not from faith is sin. Rom. 14:23b (NKJV) • All unrighteousness (not-just) is sin, I John 5:17a (NKJV)

20. Drawing the Line • God’s word tells us what is sinful. • We can know what is wrong. • Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. I John 3:4 (NKJV) • for whatever is not from faith is sin. Rom. 14:23b (NKJV) • All unrighteousness (not-just) is sin, I John 5:17a (NKJV) • Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin. Jas. 4:17 (NKJV)

21. The Avenues of Sin

22. The Avenues of Sin • Lust of the flesh

23. The Avenues of Sin • Lust of the flesh • Lust of the eyes

24. The Avenues of Sin • Lust of the flesh • Lust of the eyes • Pride of life

25. The Avenues of Sin • Lust of the flesh • Lust of the eyes • Pride of life • Why not set a boundary around these things to protect ourselves!!

26. Job set boundaries • Job said • “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.” Job 31:1 (NIV)

27. Job set boundaries • Job said • “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.” Job 31:1 (NIV) • What about David? • Then it happened one evening that David arose from his bed and walked on the roof of the king’s house. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold. 2 Sam. 11:2 (NJKV)

28. Did David set a boundary?

29. Did David set a boundary? • No!!

30. Did David set a boundary? • No!! • So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, "Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?“ 2 Sam. 11:3 (NJKV)

31. Did David set a boundary? • No!! • So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, "Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?“ 2 Sam. 11:3 (NJKV) • David suffered much because of this!! • Why did you despise the word of the LORD by doing what is evil in his eyes? 2 Sam. 12:9 (NKJV)

32. David’s Consequences 2 Sam. 12:10-12 (NKJV) • “Now therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you have despised Me, and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your wife.” • Thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will raise up adversity against you from your own house;” • and I will take your wives before your eyes and give them to your neighbor, and he shall lie with your wives in the sight of this sun.

33. David did it secretly • But God made it public!! • “For you did it secretly, but I will do this thing before all Israel, before the sun.” 2 Sam. 12:12 (NKJV)

34. Jacob set a boundary • Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear so that I return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.” Gen. 28:20-22 (NKJV)

35. No Pride, Only a Blessing from God • I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which You have shown Your servant; for I crossed over this Jordan with my staff, and now I have become two companies. Gen. 32:10 (NJKV)

36. Sins that need boundaries • Drunkenness/Drugs • Curses brought on the families • Living with the fear (Spouses/Children) • Suffering want/need • Loss of job/employment • Loss of love & closeness of family • Violence/Abuse

37. Sins that need boundaries • Drunkenness/Drugs • Curses brought on the families • Living with the fear (Spouses/Children) • Suffering want/need • Loss of job/employment • Loss of love & closeness of family • Violence/Abuse • Had they only heeded the Proverb • Do not look on the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it swirls around smoothly; Pro.23:31a (NKJV)

38. Sins that need boundaries • Lustful Behaviors • Broken Families • Homes Divided • Children Pulled Back & Forth • Children raising themselves • No Structure

39. Sins that need boundaries • Lustful Behaviors • Broken Families • Homes Divided • Children Pulled Back & Forth • Children raising themselves • No Structure • Had they only listened to Paul • Flee also youthful lusts; 2 Tim. 2:22 (NKJV)

40. Sins that need boundaries • Greed/Covetousness • Gambling • Stealing • Hoarding • Cheating • Anything to have more!!!

41. Sins that need boundaries • Greed/Covetousness • Gambling • Stealing • Hoarding • Cheating • Anything to have more!!! • Had they only listen to our Lord • But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matt. 6:33 (KJV)

42. Does Your Life have Boundaries?

43. Does Your Life have Boundaries? • Let God set the boundaries in your life!

44. Does Your Life have Boundaries? • Let God set the boundaries in your life! • You’ll be freed from the bonds of sin. • Forgiveness

45. Does Your Life have Boundaries? • Let God set the boundaries in your life! • You’ll be freed from the bonds of sin. • Forgiveness • You’ll be freed from all that holds you back. • Having the relationships that you desire.

46. Does Your Life have Boundaries? • Let God set the boundaries in your life! • You’ll be freed from the bonds of sin. • Forgiveness • You’ll be freed from all that holds you back. • Having the relationships that you desire. • You’ll be freed from the chains that weigh you down. • Set free from the burdens for He cares for you!!

47. Does Your Life have Boundaries? • Let God set the boundaries in your life! • You’ll be freed from the bonds of sin. • Forgiveness • You’ll be freed from all that holds you back. • Having the relationships that you desire. • You’ll be freed from the chains that weigh you down. • Set free from the burdens for He cares for you!! • Will You Be Freed – Today?