Rehobot Youth Daily Devotional – Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Today’s Devotional Title:
Love with Boundaries
1 Corinthians 6:12
“Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial… I will not be enslaved by anything.”
Many people think that the more free love is, the cooler it is. No rules, no boundaries, as long as both parties are willing. But God’s word says: not everything that is permissible is beneficial. This means that even though something feels good, it may not necessarily be constructive.
The movie Courageous shows that healthy love always comes with responsibility. The fathers in the movie learn that love is not just about warm feelings, but a commitment to protect and lead properly. The same principle applies to romantic relationships. Without boundaries, love can become wild and hurtful. With boundaries, love becomes safe and grows.
Boundaries are not the enemy of happiness. Rather, boundaries are like a fence at the edge of a cliff—not to keep us from joy, but to keep us from falling. In relationships, boundaries regarding holiness, time, physical touch, and commitment are important. They are not a sign that you are rigid, but a sign that you value yourself and God.
Mature love knows when to stop, when to protect yourself, and when to say enough is enough. Because true love is not about how far you can go, but how faithfully you keep to the direction God has set.
What to Do?
1. Set clear boundaries from the beginning of the relationship.
2. Be brave enough to say no to things that destroy faith.
3. Remember, true love always has a purpose that glorifies God.
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