Respect my boundaries

 

Setting boundaries does not mean we're being snob or being difficult. It means you are defining what is okay and what isn't. And whether we like it or not, whether we're aware or not, everyone has boundaries. 

The issue is whether our boundaries are Biblical or not. Are they edifying or not?

There are many things na hindi kong gagawin as a Christian gaya ng pagpatay o manggahasa. I hope that at the very least we're agreed on setting boundaries like these. 

Other boundaries are determined by culture. There are things that are okay with other culture pero hindi sa Filipino culture. Hindi ko ma-imagine ang isang Pinoy na tatawagin ang magulang by first name. 

Others are determined by education and profession. May mga bagay na hindi magagawa ng isang professional na hindi naman by itself morally wrong. Halimbawa as a public school teacher, hindi kami dapat mag-endorso ng kandidato. Although in my opinion I don't know why. We're citizens and why can't we endorse what we believe will be best for public service and public interest. But whether one agrees or not, that's the policy and that's that.

Others are determined by family values. May mga traditions ang bawat pamilya na maaaring hindi maunawaan ng iba. Some families celebrate Christmas. Others don't. So don't push those who don't to violate their conscience. And vice versa. 

Others are determined by experience. May mga taong nadala na before so they're more careful to trust other persons. So before we judge someone, let's understand first. 

My point is everyone has a boundary. At nasa iyo kung hahayaan mong apak apakan ito ng ibang tao. But here's the funny thing- we expect others to respect our boundaries but when others start defining their boundaries, we acted offended. Iniisip nating pasamba o mailap ang mga ito. 

But maybe you are the reason they define and redefine their boundaries. Maybe you occupied too much of their space they are losing their identity. And that's why they start pushing back. 

Bago ka mag-iiyak na ikaw ay binabalewala, tanong ka muna kung baka sinunog mo ang tulay kaya wala nang magawa kundi maglagay ng ibang pintuan. 

I think you understand what I am saying. Sa edad nating ito, we have changed our circles several times as a result of changing boundaries. 

Let us apply impersonal love. That is the key to maintaining peace with all men, as much as it depends on you. 

Manatiling nakapokus sa biyaya. Huwag ninyong hayaang nakawin ng mga huwad na guro ang inyong karapatang mag-isip ng doktrina.

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