Cause and effect is a basic principle of life. The bible refers to this principle as sowing and reaping. In other words, there are consequences for choices.
The principle of cause and effect can be suspended. In relationships, people do not always reap what they sow because someone else steps in and reaps the consequences for them, enabling the other person to continue their irresponsible behavior.
A person who continually rescues another is an enabler and a co-dependent. People who are stuck in destructive and irresponsible patterns will not usually change from confrontation only. Boundaries force the person who is sowing to also do the reaping. It is only then, that they will change and grow.
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction: the one who sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers ” (Galatians 6:7-10).
The principle of cause and effect can be suspended. In relationships, people do not always reap what they sow because someone else steps in and reaps the consequences for them, enabling the other person to continue their irresponsible behavior.
A person who continually rescues another is an enabler and a co-dependent. People who are stuck in destructive and irresponsible patterns will not usually change from confrontation only. Boundaries force the person who is sowing to also do the reaping. It is only then, that they will change and grow.
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature will reap destruction: the one who sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers ” (Galatians 6:7-10).
People who are stuck in destructive and irresponsible patterns will not usually change from confrontation only.
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