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Being Perfectly Complete in Christ

“Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48) is not a call to absolute flawlessness but to pursue excellence, completion, and a life fully dedicated to Christ.
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 5:48

“Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
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God’s Righteousness and Justice. IV: Righteous Men—Noah

desires to walk with Him. We might stumble. We might struggle. We might lose our focus at times. But, we can always return to Him in faith and receive forgiveness and renewal. No matter how you have sinned, simply confess your mistakes to God, repent, receive His forgiveness, and continue to walk with Him. Do…
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Spiritual Warfare XI: Final Thoughts About the Sword of the Spirit

As we conclude our discussion of the sword of the Spirit, I believe it is important to remind ourselves how to properly wield it. It is easy to misuse the sword of the Spirit, and such abuse can be devastating. Therefore, I offer a few final thoughts.
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Christian Perfection vs. Perfectionism
“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48, ESV). This is one Bible verse that has gotten me into a lot of trouble over the years. It is not a problem with Scripture itself; God and His Word are perfect. Instead, it was my problem. Having a compulsive sort of…