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Perfection now

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  • #852
    Lil
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    Are we seeking perfection of matter, body, job, home; or spirit, mind, our thoughts? Our only desire should be to grow closer to God, Spirit. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:2 “above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” Colossians 3:14 All is the reflection of God: perfect God, perfect man, perfect universe. “Man’s perfection is real and unimpeachable.” S&H 414:28 Gratitude heals!

    #859
    Carol
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    That’s a good point—where are we looking for perfection? We’ll never find it in matter. But when we faithfully correct our thinking, replacing the false picture that may be in front of us with the truth about God’s creation, that will out-picture itself and what we have, and are, will be beautiful and glorious—we’ll see the perfection that’s always been there.

    #863
    MaryBeth
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    Yes, it is true – sometimes we can see someone (or perhaps be so ourselves!) trying to be humanly perfect. Every tiny speck of dust constantly must be dusted away, every subject in school must be an A plus, plus, plus, every hair on one’s head must be perfectly in place etc. This is all human striving without any God in it (only pride and ego) which is why it is exhausting and ends in failure and frustration. I’ve tried it! In Science we learn even as God is the only Good, so also God is the only Perfect One. We only come close to perfection as we rid ourselves of self and let God shine through us. Look how a beautiful flower unfolds in total perfection! No muss and fuss with exhausting effort there! And so it should be with the sons and daughters of God – shine forth, be what God made you to be! for in “beauty, grandeur, order, His handiwork is shown.” (Hymn #329)

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