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IMPERFECTLY PERFECT

by linzy bruno  
5/27/2021 / Bible Studies

 

The truth of the matter is that no one, except for our Lord Jesus, can be perfect in these mortal bodies in which we reside. Believers who have been walking with the Lord for some time will begin to grow in Christ and gradually overcome a great deal of habitual sin and other personal struggles and will still fail to reach perfection, but what matters most is the pursuit.

Moreover, believers who repeatedly fall back into sin, but repent and are heartsick over their shortcomings and transgressions, are as justified as those who are strong enough to avoid old patterns of sinfulness. Being a new creature in Christ is about overcoming sin, especially habitual sin, but even more valuable to God is receiving and maintaining the new desire He imputes in our hearts to not sin again. Although our striving to get there is of ultimate importance in order to keep pushing forward; God does not expect perfection, only pureness of intention and a pure heart before Him. Thus, we need not abide in the pressure of unattainable perfection, but cooperation with His Spirit to do that gradual, spiritual work within us.

Therefore, for those saved friends/family that struggle with sin need our prayers and counsel, when appropriate, not our worry or nagging that they aren't saved and don't know or want to know God. Furthermore, only God truly knows what is in someone's heart and it's what's in the heart that matter most to God. And when we love Him with all our hearts, He sees us as perfect because we are in Christ.

Pertinent Verses:

"But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1Samuel 16:7)

"Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.”
(Matthew 18:21-22)

"Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him."
(Isaiah 30:18)

"Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’" (Matthew 22:37)

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Linzy has been writing for many years; seriously since her 3 kids were still young and inspirational. She has taken 2 courses in Bible studies and completed "Four Soils" Bible study course in a 26-month period; earning her certification in Bible Counselling.

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