Boundaries. Babies balk at them. They try to escape their cribs, and Play pens, and car seats, not Knowing they need the Protection. But adults are no better. It all began with Eve. "Don't believe God," Satan Enticed her. "The fruit is good." Our mother took the first bite, and Ever since, we've ignored God's limits too. Just one lie won't hurt, or One glance at the unsavory Website, or just one Covetous thought. We compare God's barriers to Prison bars, as though He made laws to Stifle our pleasure. But in reality His guidelines free us to live Productive, joyful lives. Our Father made us. He knows how we function best, and He lovingly hedges us in to Keep danger out. |