Sermon Points:
Jesus Had a Process on How to Handle Confrontation
- Bring it to their attention
-Bring a witness
- Bring a leader
Healthy Boundaries Keep Your Heart Pure, and Your Head Sane
Boundaries Are a Tool, Not a Weapon
Boundaries Balance Access and Responsibility
Trust is Earned in Drops, But Lost in Buckets
Truth + Time = Trust
Questions to Consider
(On your own or with a friend)
How do you feel about bringing issues directly to someone’s attention? What fears or concerns do you experience?
Why do you think Jesus encouraged involving a third party when initial confrontation doesn’t resolve an issue?
Have you ever witnessed or been part of a confrontation where a neutral third party helped? What changed because of their presence?
What is the importance of seeking guidance from a leader when conflicts persist?
How might involving someone in a leadership role help both parties understand and resolve the issue fairly?
In what areas of your life do you struggle to set or maintain healthy boundaries?
What impact does that have on your peace of mind and spiritual well-being?
Have there been times when you felt tempted to use boundaries to punish or isolate rather than to protect and support?
When you consider access and responsibility in your relationships, where do you feel the balance is healthy, and where does it need adjustment?
How does the statement "trust is earned in drops but lost in buckets" resonate with your own experiences in building or losing trust with others?
Spend some time looking these verses up in your Bible.
In your journal, include which one(s) stand out to you and what God is saying to you through the verse.
Jot down some ways you will put this into practice this week.
Matthew 18:15-17
Proverbs 4:23
Romans 12:18
Luke 16:10
1 Corinthians 13:6-7