We will call it a Debate, rather than an Argument.

I have a cousin, I believe she was Lutheran? not completely sure. While visiting one time, the subject of 'being perfect' came up. 

Her thoughts were that it was impossible to be perfect in this life as a human being. 

My thoughts were the scripture refers to 'being perfect' 91 times in the Bible, God expects us to become 'perfect'. 

The question can be asked ~ What is perfect?

Much like the question of ~ What is normal? We tend to think it's a matter of interpretation, rather than a standard. 

The Bible makes it clear, what God expects as 'perfect'. Jesus makes reference several times and gives parables and examples as to what He means. 

So, let's look at the Scriptures. . . . . 

Matthew 5:48 {as quoted in the picture}

Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

Colossians 1:28 - Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 4:13 - Til we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ. 

Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salute you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete i all the will of God. 

Hebrew 13:21 - Make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; in whom be glory forever and ever, Amen.

I could go on but I think there is enough here to be able to understand 'what perfection is'. To  be a perfect person, is to do the will of God and walk in the ways God expects us to walk, do the things God expects us to do...

I believe we can obtain 'perfection'  in this human form. 

Do you?

Blessed by God

Life can be perfect @ the Bright side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails. 

What are they Teaching Now Days?

 I'd love to write this in cursive, but from what I'm told, they don't teach that anymore. ? 

So apparently now people won't be able to read historical documents, as many are written in cursive. 

They have changed the way to perform math equations at least twice since my days in school. Becoming so confusing that parents can't even help their children with homework. They have created special 'learning' academies to 'help' kids improve their grades. An additional expense for parents, beyond the 'public' schools that are paid for with their tax dollars. 

Reading has become 'not as important' as it should be. Many children have failed to be able to read and comprehend what they are reading. Again, there are special academies, additional costs for parents and additional hours spent on learning for the kids. 

From what I understand they don't have elective classes, such as home economics, wood shop, metal shop. It's no wonder young people can't get good jobs these days. Grocery stores have started putting together ready to go meals since people don't know how to cook. 

Sports has held up it's own place in the 'system' as some sort of priority? Cuts are never made there out of the budgets.

They have taken God and prayer out of the schools and allowed, every other 'religious' group in. 

So what are they teaching in school these days? 

Blessed by God

Life's educated @ the Bright Side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.