perfect but not yet perfect. 1. the bible standard for all believers is to be _______. perfect

Perfect but Not Yet

PERFECT

Perfect but Not Yet

PERFECT

1. The Bible standard for all believers is to be _______.

1. The Bible standard for all believers is to be _______.

perfectperfect

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 5:48 (NIV)

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 5:48 (NIV)

We proclaim him, admonishing and

teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone

perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28 (NIV)

We proclaim him, admonishing and

teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone

perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28 (NIV)

But to each one of us grace has been given . . . to prepare God's people for works of service . . . and become mature . . .

Ephesians 4:7, 12-13 (NIV)

But to each one of us grace has been given . . . to prepare God's people for works of service . . . and become mature . . .

Ephesians 4:7, 12-13 (NIV)

2. What is the Bible _______ of “perfect?”

2. What is the Bible _______ of “perfect?”

definition

definition

Read: Matthew 5:44-46

Read: Matthew 5:44-46

Read: Luke 6:35-36Read: Luke 6:35-36

• Perfect is: love God with all

your heart, love neighbors, forgive, be merciful, do good, be mature.

• Perfect is NOT: flawless, sinless, negative—what I don’t do.

• Perfect is: love God with all your heart, love neighbors, forgive, be merciful, do good, be mature.

• Perfect is NOT: flawless, sinless, negative—what I don’t do.

3. ________ should I start?

3. ________ should I start?

WhereWhere

Follow the golden rule:

Matthew 7:12

Follow the golden rule:

Matthew 7:12

4. Examples of people living perfectly.

4. Examples of people living perfectly.

Are you ready to begin living the perfect life?Are you ready to begin living the perfect life?