Hmmm..... actually I'm not sure. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shrug.gif" alt="" /> lol. sorry.
I guess, what I'm trying to say is that I believe there are certain limits to peoples behavior. I believe we set limits for ourselves and we need to be able to identify when we cross those limits or when others cross theirs toward us.
There have been times when I've pulled back from people when they continue to disregard the way they treat me. I realize that sin is the culprit and I'm a very forgiving and understanding person. I consider myself slow to anger and very easy to get along with. But I also have limits. Especially when people are acting very wicked.
So after a time, if a person continues to disregard my feelings, when they continue to not demonstrate loving kindness, when they continue to be manipulative, domineering, uncaring, insensitive, selfish, greedy, self-centered etc.... when they continue to hurt me and step on me for their own personal gain, I tend to draw a line.
Often times though it isn't easy for me. Because it always results in confrontation and conflict. All the while I'm defending myself I'm wondering and praying if it's just me... If it's a pride issue, If I just need to forgive and be humble and so on.... but on the other hand.... I'm a Texan and I grew up on the rough side of the cactus so.... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/bif.gif" alt="" /> I have a tendency to stand up for what I think is right out of love.
I believe that one of the things that I try to continually do is define love and what it means to be loving. A person can correct and rebuke someone out of love. A person can lovingly step away from an abusive person and a person can seek to find a more loving environment for themselves and their families.
Dave.
