Preview: Merriam-Webster defines perfection as: freedom from fault or defect; the quality or state of being saintly. As a saint of God it is a required of us that we attempt in all things to be perfect in His eyes.
Scripture Reading: James 3:1-18.
Memory Verse: Colossians 2:10.
1. Does Christ expect us to be perfect? Who should be our example? Matthew 5:48.
2. What should we do after we accept Christ? Hebrews 6:1.
3. Why does Christ want us to grow in perfection? Ephesians 5:27.
4. How does a Christian grow? I Peter 2:1-3.
5. Explain how we grow by the Word of God. Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 119:11, Colossians 3:16.
6. How and why are the Scriptures given? II Timothy 3:16-17.
7. What is an evidence of perfection? James 3:2.
8. Explain the “bond of perfection.” Colossians 3:14, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:14.
9. How perfect should we become? I Thessalonians 5:23.
Note: People have been taught that Christians are really sinners saved by grace and that you can never overcome sin. Moral perfection is required of all. Never should we lower the standard of righteousness. Christ tells us to “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48).
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