The Road to PerfectionManna 71: What Does God Require of You?

Human nature is generally fallible and susceptible to external influence.

Is Christ-like perfection an impossible dream?

Is corruption the norm in the world we live?

What makes it hard for us to attain spiritual perfection?

Christ offers us the most uplifting promises….

We can become perfect.

We are reassured that the impossible will be made possible with God’s help.

The road to perfection can be completed. Not by human strength or willBut by yielding completely to the Spirit for

empowerment and following His word.

Constantly long for the mercy of God unto eternal life.

The foundation we build unto perfection. (Deu 10:12)

The Law of God.

To fear God

To love Him

To walk in His ways

To serve Him

Through the Fear of God

The fear of God leads us away from evil (Prov 3:7b)

Fear, Revere, Deep respect and awe

Move towards God and away from evil

Why should we fear God? (2Pet 1:3 – 4) (Eccl 12:13) (Col 3: 1 – 3)

Do not compromise God’s principles.

Build upon the foundation of the truth to become perfect.

Through Love for God

Love, Aheb, Affection

To love the Lord we cannot see

Is it moot when we say we love the Lord but cannot perceive His presence in our lives?

How can we manifest God’s love? (1 Pet 1:8)

How can we build up a strong love for our Lord? (Ps 136) Accept His word Unlock our stubborn Understanding His love

Can you see His kind intention ?

When we resolve to love God, we are working towards perfection.

By Walking in His way

God’s way is the best way. (Ps 1: 1-2, 128: 1b)

Reorder our lives and purge from corruption (Jas 1:21, 1Pet 2:1)

Cleansing our hands, Purifying our hearts, Humbling ourselves

Trials enable us to grow

Be compelled to take a careful and honest look at ourselves

Humbly ask for His mercy and forgiveness, as well as the strength to overcome the weakness.

Sometimes we are not quite able to see why we have to suffer. (Ps 73: 2-4; 77:1-3: Hab 1:1-3)

Cling on to God’s promises (2 Cor 12:7-10)

Through Wholehearted Service to God

Serving God is a grace that none is worthy to receive. (Rom 12:1; 2 Cor 4:1; Eph 3:8)

Our characters are revealed in the course of rendering service to God.

Pride and jealousy easily surface when the heart and motivation to serve are not right before God.

How should we serve God?

Serving God is preparing ourselves to see the face of our Master, Jesus Christ (Lk 12:40)