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1. From the lectures and Scripture readings, discuss the image of God and the potential cultural, philosophical, and idolatrous threats to the imago dei. Have you observed these threats in practice?

2. From Chapter 1 of Boundaries in Marriage and the lectures, discuss the “Triangle of Boundaries”: (1) freedom, (2) responsibility, and (3) love. What are the dangers of investing in a poor relationship and not setting proper limits? What are some examples of boundaries?

o Requirements: 250 words for each question.

Reading for question 1: Genesis 1:26–28; 5:3; 9:6–7; Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians 11:7; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15; James 3:9

Requirements: 250 words

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The Triangle of Boundaries comprises three essential realities that have been existence since the beginning of time. They include freedom, responsibility, and love (Cloud and Townsend, 2013). At the beginning of time, God granted all living things freedom, such as human beings’ ability to engage in decision-making independently. It allows people to exercise their freedom from God based on their preferences which require setting boundaries. Without boundaries that define limits, an individual can’t experience freedom fully. It is because they can become slaves to others through marriage or relationships. Responsibility is another reality and triangle of boundary that has been in existence since creation. Boundaries define the possibility of people to decide when they can take responsibility. Limits also allows them to defy specific responsibilities by differentiating their duties and influencing change through actions. Another essential reality is love. The decision to set boundaries in relationships will enable one to experience love. It creates a suitable environment in which other realities of responsibility and freedom can exist. Love is an intense feeling because it grants people freedom from captivity and hurtful towards others. Love also creates a sense of responsibility in terms of the actions taken for oneself and others.

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