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| Who Is A Perfect Man? by emekrus(m): 12:53pm On May 27, 2015 |
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is heaven is perfect”—Matthew 5:48 From the above scripture, it is clear that God wants and demands perfection from all his servants and children alike. Because without it, we cannot have true fellowship or communion with him-both here on earth, and in the world to come. This particular position can be clearly seen from Psalms 24:3-5; it says: “Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of salvation.” Now with these points established, the first question that comes to mind is, can any man on earth, born of a woman, actually be perfect? The answer to this question is emphatic YES! If not, God would not have demanded it of us…. God will not want us to be what he knows is impossible. He knows it is possible and that’s why He asked us to be perfect. Although, he also knows it is impossible with the ordinary man-without his help. And that is why when His disciples found themselves asking this same question in the book of Matthew 19: 25-26, Jesus gave them the right answer. Here is what the bible says in that Matthew 19:25-26; “When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, who then can be saved? But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, with men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible” So with the help of God through his word and his Holy Spirit in us, we can actually achieve divine standard perfection. Now the perfection here, is not actually the perfection of the flesh, but the perfection of the heart or the spirit… Who Then Is The Perfect Man? The perfect man is the man with a perfect heart before God. The perfect man is the man whose sins have been washed by the blood of Jesus. The perfect man, is the man whose heart has been cleansed by the word of God (John15:3). The perfect man is the man who has made personal commitment, or dedication to absolute obedience to the words and directions of God. The perfect man, is the man who walks in the Spirit. That is, according to the dictates of the Holy Spirit. The perfect man is the man with a peaceful, free-flowing relationship with God. Then along the line of the flesh, he always through the help of the Spirit, subject or subdue the works of the flesh (Romans 8:13). In other words, the perfect man is not the man who never makes mistake. But the one who quickly repents, asks and receives forgiveness from God, immediately he defaults. When he defaults, or his sins are revealed to him by the Holy Spirit (conviction), he doesn’t make up excuses. Rather, he admits immediately and quickly repents. The perfect man is the man who is constantly making genuine efforts (physical and spiritual) to conform to the words and ways of God. Instead of twisting the truth of the scriptures to suit his/her lifestyle or ways… God will have us come to perfection, because that’s the only way to his kingdom, both here on earth and in the world to come, life everlasting… This sermon continues in the sermon titled: ‘What Makes a Perfect Heart’. To read the sermon, visit: http://www.righteousfaith.net/?p=140 This particular article: “Who Is A Perfect Man?” was originally posted at www.righteousfaith.net. Here is the reference link: http://www.righteousfaith.net/?p=132 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by Goshen360(m): 9:21pm On May 27, 2015 |
Please consider this: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is heaven is perfect—Matthew 5:48 vs For by a single offering He (Christ) has forever completely cleansed and perfected those who are consecrated and made holy - Hebrews 10:14, Amplified Bible (AMP) Will you rather work to BE YE THEREFORE PERFECT or will you rest in His finished works wherein He has already perfected you forever? Through the Law, I die to the law is the hidden mysteries of Christ's teachings to those under the law so he can redeem them from under the law. Check it out! A perfect man is the one who Christ has already perfected forever through His Death, Burial & Resurrection! 1 Like |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by An2elect2(f): 10:44pm On May 27, 2015 |
Goshen360:
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| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by Goshen360(m): 10:53pm On May 27, 2015 |
^ You self, na wha for you o! Where you been hiding like me all these days? Sure you doing great though  |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by An2elect2(f): 11:37pm On May 27, 2015 |
Goshen360: Lol ive been around.... yea... am fine in Christ, though i fall many times like a baby learning to walk, am glad he cant let me fall out of His loving arms. Look am fine, you guys don't frequent here anymore, whatsup?...  |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by Goshen360(m): 11:46pm On May 27, 2015 |
An2elect2: Yes, we\I don't frequent here like that since many things went wrong in this section but I'm very sure we peep into topics from time to time. I, personally I'm very busy now with work and preparation for home coming next month and might start an invitation thread later next week or two to see how we can come together outside of this forum. When you fall, you learn and make corrections and move on. Off course you can't fall out of his love because God's love is greater than you yourself. There're consequences for our mistakes or when we miss the mark but you're still His beloved, you're still righteous. In all, a child is not meant to be a child forever to to grow and mature. It will happen with time! |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by An2elect2(f): 11:58pm On May 27, 2015 |
Goshen360: Okay! Thank you! God's grace in your work and preparation for home coming This section is in a mess... its just annoying most times! I think with you lots here, light will shine greatly...once more...maybe for the last time A get together outside here!!!? OKAY!! Thank you once more. Good night. |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by tartar9(m): 9:03am On May 28, 2015 |
the last perfect being is Muhammad(SAW) the seal and master of Prophets including Jesus the SLAVE of Allah(SWT) |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by Anas09: 1:59pm On May 28, 2015 |
Tartar, go ahead and mention the good deeds of this your last perfect man. Because his deeds are far from good. How do u know a champion? We know a champion by his passed exploits in his field. How do we know a Holy man? By his holy acts. The Bible says the fruits of the Spirit (which Muslims do not know). Are Love, is holy prophet mohammed a man of love? PEACE: was is peaceful? Joy: was he joyful? Temperance: did he exibit temperance? Goodness: was he a good man? Gentleness: was a gentleman? Longsuffering: was he longsuffering and tolerant? Faith: was he a man of faith? Meekness: was he meek? Please list out the good deeds of ur prophet. Because Jesus exibited evry of the fruits I mentioned. So you go ahead and mention mohammed's. Shalom. |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by christemmbassey(m): 3:49pm On May 28, 2015 |
Goshen360:i troway salute o o o! 1 Like |
| Re: Who Is A Perfect Man? by christemmbassey(m): 3:56pm On May 28, 2015 |
Goshen360:Q. E. D. The perfect man? Its me!!! 1 Like |
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