Perfect but Not Yet PERFECT
1. The Bible standard for all believers is to be _______. perfect
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 (NIV)
We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28 (NIV)
But to each one of us grace has been given... to prepare God's people for works of service... and become mature... Ephesians 4:7, (NIV)
2. What is the Bible _______ of “perfect?” definitio n
Read: Matthew 5:44-46
Read: Luke 6:35-36
Perfect is: love God with all your heart, love neighbors, forgive, be merciful, do good, be mature. Perfect is NOT: flawless, sinless, negative—what I don’t do. Perfect is: love God with all your heart, love neighbors, forgive, be merciful, do good, be mature. Perfect is NOT: flawless, sinless, negative—what I don’t do.
3. ________ should I start? Where
Follow the golden rule: Matthew 7:12
4. Examples of people living perfectly.
Are you ready to begin living the perfect life?