259 | Love Well Within God’s Limits

Boundaries can feel like barriers, but they're actually God's way of teaching us how to love and live more freely. We explore the spiritual tightrope between sacrificial service and self-destruction, asking: How can we take up our cross without letting it lead to burnout? We dive into Galatians 6 to distinguish between bearing our own "rucksack" (personal load) and carrying a brother's crushing "burden". We cover discernment, the idol of approval, and why saying "no" out of love is necessary to avoid falling into co-dependence or resentment. Let's find the freedom God offers within his established limits.

The Big Idea: Healthy boundaries are love in action — honoring God’s design so we can love others wisely and live within our limits.

This Week's Challenge: Ask yourself: “What am I truly responsible for — and what am I simply trying to control?” Watch for an unwise “yes” that should be a gentle “no.”

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 259 (VIDEO)
• Galatians 6:2-5 (The Two Burdens) (PASSAGE)
• Philippians 2:4 (Look to Others' Interests) (PASSAGE)
• God Sets the First Boundary (Genesis 2:16-17) (PASSAGE)
• Our Discussion on Burnout (EPISODE)
• Jules Renard Quote on Freedom (ARTICLE)

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