Some have played a game called Truth or Dare in which players get to tell something that is true about themselves or do something unusual that another player dares them to do. One of the keys is that the dare must not be illegal or cause physical harm. This makes me think of boundaries.

We are free to act yet responsible to freely choose wisely.

Jonathan O’Neil

Boundaries give us the liberty to play full-out and not worry about our actions being out of scope. Take a basketball game for example. Players play within the boundaries of the court, get to have fun, are challenged on the court, and yet do not feel restricted. At the same time, fans get to witness true talent and some shots made on a dare. Likewise, in our occupations we understand and abide by policies. Within that realm we get to have some fun and be challenged to grow as well.

May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.

Peter Marshall

It follows then that we must be clear on the boundaries in our lives, beyond which limits or hurts us. Whether it is an extra hour of television at night, at a social event or at the office, we know that not setting appropriate boundaries can cost more than we are willing to pay eventually.

Are non-existing or unclear boundaries impairing your progress? Tell the truth, I dare you.

Act as free people, and do not use your freedom as covering for evil but use it as bondservants of God.

(NASB, 1 Peter 2:16)