“Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
I made a meal. I prayed a prayer. I read my Bible daily.
“Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
I fought with my kids. I argued with my husband. I hated time spent with a co-worker.
“Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
I sang a song. I went to church. I visited the elderly.
“Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
My emotions surged. My thoughts went south. I spiraled downward into a dark place.
“Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
I stopped. Stopped it all. Waited to listen. What was the key to perfection?
“Be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
How is my Father perfect?
My Father is perfect because of Who He is,
not because of what He does.
Perfection is His nature.
I am cleansed through His gift of faith (John 15:3; Ephesians 2:8).
I am perfect, because my Father in heaven is perfect.
I am set apart, once and for all, because He died (Hebrews 10:10).
I am perfect, because my Father in heaven is perfect.
I am righteous because of His obedience (Romans 5:19).
I am perfect, because my Father in heaven is perfect.
I am wise, righteous, sanctified, and redeemed because of His doing (1 Corinthians 1:30).
I am perfect, because my Father in heaven is perfect.
He speaks directly to me (John 8:47).
He teaches me as I rest in Him (1 John 2:27).
He is at peace with me (Romans 5:1).
He is praying for me (Romans 8:34).
The one who has the Son has the perfected Life (1 John 5:12).
I am perfect because of Who He is in me,
not because of what I do or don’t do.
Perfection is now in my nature,
because His spiritual sperm has made me a new creation
(1 John 3:9; 1 Corinthians 5:17).
God is good with me. I will be good with myself. “And you shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).
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