Is it a sin to not be perfect?
James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. We should not gamble with a thing as precious as our souls and disrespect our relationship with God by using this “no one is perfect” excuse to live a life of immorality.
What does God say about trying to be perfect?
Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” I love that this is how Jesus defined perfect.
What the Bible says about not being perfect?
Romans 15:7
He doesn’t require your perfection, because he is the only one who can be completely without sin. His acceptance of you can help you accept others with their flaws as well. Need more help in overcoming perfectionism?
What is God’s perfection?
Philosophers often describe God as “perfect being”—a being that possesses all possible perfections, so that it is all-powerful, all-knowing, immutable, perfectly good, perfectly simple, and necessarily existent, among other qualities.
Does the Bible say it is perfect?
In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your. Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Where in the Bible does it say God made us perfect?
Bell. The Holy Bible says, in Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” And in verse 25b, “And God saw that it was good.” It was perfect in every way, for God does not make any mistakes.
What does it mean to be perfect?
Adjective. perfect, whole, entire, intact mean not lacking or faulty in any particular. perfect implies the soundness and the excellence of every part, element, or quality of a thing frequently as an unattainable or theoretical state.
Is it true that no one is perfect?
First of all, no one is perfect; no one has it all. Second, even if we could be perfect, it wouldn’t get us where we really want to go. You see, a healthy, happy, and satisfying life is based essentially in love — loving relationships with others, and a loving relationship with ourselves.