Boundaries with Family - Message

In my sermon today, I explored the complex dynamics of family relationships and the importance of setting holy boundaries within them. I acknowledged the challenges that come with family ties, some of which we choose and others we inherit. I read from Proverbs 10:23, which contrasts the enjoyment of folly with the pleasure of living wisely, and shared a personal reflection on the allure of spontaneity in relationships and the eventual need for sensibility. The core of my message was illustrated through the story of Abigail, Nabal, and David from 1 Samuel 25.

I emphasized that it's okay to have boundaries with family members whose behavior is foolish or harmful. I referenced Proverbs 26:5, which advises answering fools lest they become wise in their own eyes, and how Abigail's actions aligned with this wisdom.