Seeking Perfection: Different Perspectives and Approaches
Explore diverse perspectives on perfection from various religious beliefs, including self-improvement, corporate experiences, and spiritual connections. Understand the Christian attitude towards perfection and how it reflects faith in Jesus. Discover unique approaches to seeking perfection and achieving spiritual fulfillment.
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1 MIKE MAZZALONGO MIKE MAZZALONGO Perfection: Perfection: The Absolute Standard Absolute Standard The
Whats wrong with the title? What s wrong with the title?
Two ways for self Two ways for self- -improvement for atheists and humanists: for atheists and humanists: improvement 1. Be your best self 2. I m OK, you re OK
Eastern religions seek self-improvement through self-denial to the point of disconnecting self from the material world. disconnecting self from the material world.
For Jews and Muslims perfection is more a a corporate than a personal experience. corporate than a personal experience.
For pagans and those who worship forces in nature, perfection does not exist, survival and appeasing their gods survival and appeasing their gods is best to hope for. is best to hope for.
Christians and Perfection Christians and Perfection See perfection in Christ Know it cannot be attained Understand that perfect peace among nations will not happen Realize that perfection is not based on blessings and riches
What is the Christians Attitude and Approach? What is the Christian s Attitude and Approach? 1. 1. Perfection is the absolute Perfection is the absolute standard of the Christian life standard of the Christian life
We try to be perfect, like Jesus, as a way of showing our faith in Him. as a way of showing our faith in Him.
What is the Christians Attitude and Approach? What is the Christian s Attitude and Approach? 1. Perfection is the absolute standard of the Christian life 2. 2. Perfection is a choice Perfection is a choice
Contact with the perfection of Contact with the perfection of Christ has several effects: Christ has several effects: Confirms our imperfection
Contact with the perfection of Contact with the perfection of Christ has several effects: Christ has several effects: Confirms our imperfection Provides a vision
Contact with the perfection of Contact with the perfection of Christ has several effects: Christ has several effects: Confirms our imperfection Provides a vision Provides a measure
Contact with the perfection of Contact with the perfection of Christ has several effects: Christ has several effects: Confirms our imperfection Provides a vision Provides a measure Offers a choice
Perfection is expressed/described Perfection is expressed/described as virtues as virtues Love, Joy, Peace, etc. Love, Joy, Peace, etc. (Galatians 5:13-25)
Perfection Perfection = Christlikeness Christlikeness
THE CHOICE THE CHOICE Follow after imperfection Strive after perfection
Two Kinds of Perfection Two Kinds of Perfection 1. 1. Conditional Perfection Conditional Perfection
Our perfect condition is bestowed upon us as a gift from God based on our faith in Jesus. as a gift from God based on our faith in Jesus.
Two Kinds of Perfection Two Kinds of Perfection 1. Conditional Perfection 2. 2. Actual Perfection Actual Perfection
Actual perfection is the visible progress we make as we pursue Christlikeness. pursue Christlikeness.
Confusion occurs when people try to achieve conditional conditional perfection through the practice of striving for actual actual perfection.
QUESTION If I am considered perfect in Christ, If I am considered perfect in Christ, why bother seeking actual perfection? why bother seeking actual perfection?
How will I spend the rest of my life? rest of my life?
7 Reasons to Pursue Actual Perfection 7 Reasons to Pursue Actual Perfection 1. Express Faith 2. Provide a Witness 3. Experience Christ 4. Experience Heaven
7 Reasons to Pursue Actual Perfection 7 Reasons to Pursue Actual Perfection 5. Guard against the world 6. Most perfect thing to do 7. A rewarding pursuit
