I’m not Perfect
I was watching a show today about Japan. Every where he went, the host asked the person he was talking to whether they believed perfection was possible. What amazed me was that every person gave a similar answer: Perfection is never reached which is why you keep progressing until you die. I have found that this is the normal sentiment found in Eastern philosophy.
I think we can learn something from this outlook on perfection. In Western Christianity, it seems that we use the fact we are not perfect as a crutch rather than a catalyst. I don’t think God made it so we can never be perfect to use it as an excuse, rather I think He meant for it to inspire us. I cannot tell you how many times I have heard the phrase ” I’m just human, I am not perfect you know”. Imagine what this Generation of Christians could do if we take the fact that we are not perfect to always continue to strive for perfection.
So take a tip from Eastern philosophy and never cease seeking perfection and use the lack of perfection as a crutch. Instead, take your lack of perfection and use it as a catalyst to more towards perfection until you go on to see Christ.
God bless,
Anthony
