Be perfect --but how
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loginINTRODUCTION
One of the simplest commandments Jesus ever gave can be
stated in two words, “Be perfect.” This command is simple in
number of words but certainly not so simple to carry out—just
two direct words, “Be perfect.”
In addition, Jesus didn’t say try to be perfect, He said be
perfect. He never told us to t r y to obey any of His
commandments. He never said try to love your enemies; He
said love your enemies. Why? Because He knew if we were to
rely on our own ability to be perfect, we might as well give up
in frustration and failure. It is impossible.
Where Grace Begins
You see, the requirements of the New Testament are all
based on the grace of God—grace which is made available to
us through Jesus Christ. I have made this statement many
times and I will say it again: Grace begins where human ability
ends. When we can do something in our own strength, our
own wisdom or our own righteousness, we don’t need God’s
grace. But when we come to the end of the best we can do, we
come to the beginning of grace.
God says, “My grace is sufficient” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Do
you believe that? Do you really believe His grace is sufficient?
Do you believe it will enable you to do anything He has told
you to do?
