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There are times when we make mistakes and unwise decisions. This verse tells us to be perfect, even as our Father is perfect. We know that we can never be perfect on this earth. There is only one person who was ever perfect and His name is Jesus. We are to strive toward perfection. When we make mistakes, we should learn from them and do our best not to make the same mistakes over and over again.
We can’t do this in our own strength because we are powerless against the snares of the world and the poisonous barbs of satan. We must allow Jesus to fight our battles and ask Him to please help us conquer our shortcomings. Above all, don’t beat yourself up if you make a mistake because that makes satan happy. A very special and precious friend once told me that God chastens us with Love. He never yells at us or punishes us because He is angry with us. He does it because He Loves us.
All of us need to treat everybody with respect, dignity and kindness. It doesn’t matter if the person is wearing torn clothes and filthy shoes and stinks because of not taking baths. That person is precious to Jesus and we need to be an encourager to that person. We should understand that except for the grace and mercy of God, that could be us wearing those clothes and stinking. It is time that we start loving one another as God has commanded us to love. When we are unkind to someone, it makes Jesus sad and breaks His heart.