Season 4 Genesis 39: 6-10 (Teri Miller)
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Genesis 39: 6-10 Joseph’s Boundaries
Dealing with culture-God, what are you calling me to do?
Culture of Egypt & house.
His communication was for understanding-not agreement.
“Look” explains, not personal. Not angry.
Thirst satisfied by God.
Cant do healthy boundaries if thirsty boundary last.
Identity first. You matter and so do I.
Create space to discuss what you need
No bond-anger, resentment, bitterness.
Bond-mutual respect, consideration, protection, safety.
Joseph knew who He was.
Living to honor God (the boundaries)
*Boundaries tell other people what you will or will not do. They don’t tell other people who to do.
thats control and manipulation
Sometimes use words
*Bond. Foster relationships
No bond=resentment.
*How can I live in a house with someone & have boundaries? How can you not?
overt- never sleeping on couch
covert-don’t answer phone when counseling, praying
*Always risk involved with enforcing and establishing boundaries
people walk away
harm themselves
”they might”... (it will never “get better” if things don’t change)-stop enabling
Joseph-David with Saul
Jesus had boundaries
only did what he saw Father doing
alone to pray