What Is Real Perfection?

June 20, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Kings 8:60-61
That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD is God, and that there is none else. Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     I heard a woman once look at a pie she had made and exclaim, “Perfect.” By the way, I tasted that pie; it was exceptionally good. However, was it perfect? Was it perfectly rounded, or could it have been just a smidgen off on one side? Was all the dough cooked to a perfect golden brown, or was there possibly a small area that did not look like the rest? To her, and to all who looked upon this pie, it appeared perfect. To those who were privileged enough to taste the delectable baked goods, it seemed perfect. It was perfect enough for the purpose intended. She did her best.

 

     Solomon built a temple that was to be the dwelling place of God. It was declared one of the most beautiful buildings of all time. Additionally, God did dwell there. However, was it perfect? Could it have been that one of the dimensions might have been just a quarter of an inch off? Is it possible that one of the stones used may have had a flaw in it somewhere? The question remains, was it perfect? Probably not, but it was good enough for God to say, “Well done,” and dwell there. Solomon had done his best.

 

     Today God desires to dwell in your heart. In the verses today, Solomon tells the people to be perfect with the Lord. Can we be perfect with no sin ever? No, no one can. However, our desire can be to be the best we can be for Him. Walk in His ways and ask for forgiveness when we fail. Not perfect yet but perfecting daily. After all, it is the dwelling place of God. We should simply do our best.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     Godly perfection in the Christian Life really means we are to be single-minded toward God. Make Him the center of our life, and He will make our life, A REAL LIFE!

 

Did you realize that daily God is perfecting you?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 20, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
1 Kings 8 / Psalm 140
Proverbs 20 / Revelations 6, 7

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 20-22 / John 21