Striving for Perfection
What of the man who is conscious of considerable moral imperfection, perhaps of the habit of grave sin, and is at the same time sincerely desirous of spiritual growth? Is he to relinquish the quest for spiritual knowledge until he has first reformed his conduct? By no means. As a matter of fact any attempt to improve himself morally without spiritual aid is foredoomed to failure. The thing to do is to pray regularly and to throw the responsibility for success upon God. The man must carry on, no matter how many times he may fail. Let him keep affirming that God is helping him, and that his own real nature is spiritual and perfect. In this way moral regeneration and spiritual unfoldment will go hand in hand. The Christian life does not require that we possess perfection of character, or else, which of us would be able to live it? What it does require is honest, genuine striving for that perfection.
…he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee (Job 36:4).
Honest and genuine striving for perfection is not accepting imperfection and deciding to live with it. It is much harder because each day requires the identification and evaluation of mistakes, weaknesses and wrongdoing. It is like looking in a mirror that reflects intent, motivation and purpose stripped of rationalization, reason and pride. One that reflects truth instead of an image. As difficult as that may be, it is the first step to truly striving for perfection. Once accomplished, that day can proceed in harmony with and attuned to God’s unlimited power.
Honest and genuine striving for perfection is not accepting imperfection and deciding to live with it. It is much harder because each day requires the identification and evaluation of mistakes, weaknesses and wrongdoing. It is like looking in a mirror that reflects intent, motivation and purpose stripped of rationalization, reason and pride. One that reflects truth instead of an image. As difficult as that may be, it is the first step to truly striving for perfection. Once accomplished, that day can proceed in harmony with and attuned to God’s unlimited power.
Surely striving,
Z Gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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