God's Perfection Expectations
The Bible (KJV) has its own definition of perfection, understanding, and expectations of perfection. I believe that the Bible, as “GOD’S WORD,” explains these definitions, understandings, and expectations in God’s own belief of what man can become.
We can accept any expectation someone has placed upon us, redefine it according to our own standards, and then claim to understand those expectations. However, God has clearly revealed the recipe for perfection in His word to the holy men of the past.
A simple example of human expectations is the setting of speed limits on roads. When a speed limit is established, most drivers interpret it differently based on their specific driving circumstances.
Some drivers simply disregard the speed limit and drive either at their desired speed or at the maximum speed they can manage without incurring a ticket. It is widely believed that the majority of drivers exceed the speed limit by a range of 1 to 10 miles per hour. It is thought that the police are unable to ascertain the accuracy of every speedometer, and they cannot even determine whether the local judge or magistrate would concur with the ticketing officer that the driver was indeed speeding.
Some drivers actually exceed the speed limit, acting as if they are VIPs (Very Prominent People) who feel they are being impeded from reaching their local Starbucks for their morning coffee. These lawbreakers might have overslept and feel justified in driving at any speed.
Now let’s be extreme with the next sentence:
A driver who kill's someone by driving one mile over the legal limit should have to explain their justifications to the loved ones of the victims who were killed by their reckless behavior!
The sentence above will likely spark debates among us, possibly even most of us. It could be an attempt to argue about its meaning or to clarify what we truly mean by exceeding the speed limit. Regardless, if someone dies due to reckless driving, such as speeding, or by violating any of the driving laws enforced by our government, there are no personal excuses that the loved ones of the deceased would or should find unacceptable.
If anyone is ticketed for driving even a single mile over or under the speed limit, as mandated by law, they have indeed violated the law. They will be required to answer to the law if necessary for their actions. Regardless of the judgment the law enforcer imposes on the lawbreaker, the lawbreaker must be held accountable and given due process.
Saying that, I will give 4 scriptures that are committed to by the Bible (KJV).
Jas 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Php 3:15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
The three scriptures mentioned above are already quite demanding on their own. However, there’s one particular scripture that, regardless of how you interpret, define, or redirect it, remains steadfast and independent.
Mat 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
This scripture establishes the expectation and understanding. It is what inspired Matthew to write it by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the biblical definition of the word PERFECTION.
To be Perfect, is to be like GOD.
