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Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries, Part 4: Conclusion

This blog is the conclusion to author Pat Springle's series, "Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries".

When we begin to set boundaries, we often feel tremendous guilt and confusion. When an abusive or manipulative person tells us we are being "selfish" for setting boundaries, we may be tempted to cave in and go back to the old ways.

Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries, Part 3: Responding to a Fool

This blog is Part 3 of author Pat Springle's series "Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries".

Another set of passages, which can be applied to setting boundaries in abusive relationships, is found in the book of Proverbs. Many of the proverbs talk about wisdom and foolishness. A "fool" is someone who is stubborn and demands his own way, even when that hurts other people and himself.

Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries, Part 2: The Nature of Love

Written by Pat Springle

This blog is Part 2 of author Pat Springle's series "Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries".

We are to submit first and foremost to the Lord, not to people. We are to obey him at all cost and at all times. The question, then, is: What is the Lord's will when we find ourselves in a difficult situation?

Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries, Part 1: The Right of Self-Protection

Written by Pat Springle

This blog is Part 1 of Pat Springle's series, "Clearing Away Some Confusion About Boundaries".

Women in abusive relationships desperately need help. If that's you, find a professional counselor or a pastor skilled in helping victims of abuse. If the abuse is violent, consider going immediately to a women's shelter.