Could it be that the Lord our God wish is for non to be judged…not even ourselves, and for the full acceptance even of our own personal faults?

start with your self.......................

Is there such a thing as almost perfect or a little pregnant..you're either perfect or not so where is the joy in un-acomplishments?

the joy comes in being obedient to God.....His accomplishments is different from man's.....if you have Jesus Christ...God is already pleased with you.

A very encouraging thread. Many thanks!

I am reminded of the Apostle Paul, who though suffering with what he described as "a thorn in the flesh" said in his final greeting to the Corinthians in Chapter 13 verse 9: "Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfectionn, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you."

A very encouraging thread. Many thanks!
I am reminded of the Apostle Paul, who though suffering with what he described as "a thorn in the flesh" said in his final greeting to the Corinthians in Chapter 13 verse 9: "Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfectionn, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you."

I hope after that speech, they enjoyed some fish, peas and rice, Mac and cheese and some johnnycake

Nobody is good, said the lord Jesus Christ, but God alone; and as long as life goes on no human will ever reach that stage of total perfection in anything.
That being said.. here is my question; why do we futilely try, day in and out, to change ourselves and others for the “better” when we rightfully know, or ought to, that it is an impossible quest?



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We place so much emphases upon the “self” as one living only for today with little, if at all any, regards to those that shall live tomorrow. In a sense, we seek to lift ourselves above others. In doing so we separate our destiny from that of the world; living only to manifest the God of creation personifies in our flesh proving before the world how better we are than humanity from whence we all came.

I simple ask; is it so hard to accept ourselves for what and who we our without changing our original character?

I hope after that speech, they enjoyed some fish, peas and rice, Mac and cheese and some johnnycake

I wish you were here, I'd take you to a good dinner and introduce you to the BIG FISHERMAN who said: "Man does not live by bread alone,....."

Nobody is good, said the lord Jesus Christ, but God alone; and as long as life goes on no human will ever reach that stage of total perfection in anything.
That being said.. here is my question; why do we futilely try, day in and out, to change ourselves and others for the “better” when we rightfully know, or ought to, that it is an impossible quest?


I think it's idealistic to try to change the world around us for the better. But, if you interpet the Bible literally, what good will it do? The world will come to an end anyway, right?

That hasn't stopped me for trying to better myself, the world and the people in it though. As Paul suggests only the things done out of love, including this, has true meaning. So from a Christian standpoint, it's not futile at all.

At the very least, we are to love all around us...the criminal, the homophobe and even those that lack a fashion sense....whom I pray for the most....

I love the Lord because he gives us free choice in life and choose to serve God Through Jesus Christ. GOD'S laws were broken from the beginning of time and Man still think they know what they think God really meant in his word and nobody can tell them anything because they live by their feeling and sight. God never told us about A.I.D.S he just said no sex before marriage and with on partner. he never tells you the results just the Laws

Who says we do try to change ourselves and others.
uh knock knock any one home.

Let’s not be modest..
There are people in all of our lives that our obsessed with self improvement or those that seek only to improve others…without first removing the beam out of their eyes.
you nailed that one

all hearsay
and your faith is what if not hearsay

How about excepting others for who and what they are without passing personal judgments
the rest of BI should read what you have posted here.

Could it be that the Lord our God wish is for non to be judged…not even ourselves, and for the full acceptance even of our own personal faults?
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the joy comes in being obedient to God.....You mean by building a railing around the roof of your house wearing clothing of mixed fiber, by using your tithes to buy wine and stong drink and to hate insult and treat differently those that don't fit your ideal His accomplishments is different from man's.....if you have Jesus Christ...God is already pleased with you.