Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Perfection (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme from the series of letters on “The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ”, entitled “Perfection, please understand that when every member of the body of Christ is perfected (adjusted to God’s righteous standards), it (the Body) shall exemplify Christ’s true nature. Remember what Jesus said, “Be ye perfect, EVEN AS your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). In other words, Jesus is telling us to be complete and entire, to strive to not lack in any thing, and to show ourselves capable of meeting every one of His requirements. Beloved, James sheds even more light on this subject when he writes, “let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:4).

Chosen Ones, in order for us to accomplish this task, we must have some foundational understanding. We must build ourselves on the principles and foundation of this truth; it is impossible to fit in the world and be adjusted to the ways of God at the same time! (When you have time, read these passages; I Corinthians 1:10; II Corinthians 13:11; I Thessalonians 3:10; Hebrews 13:21). Beloved, I know that we live in an era where people don’t want to be shown the right way and wrong way to please God. However, this doesn’t discourage me. I’m convicted to shed light on the path of righteousness for God’s sheep, through His Word. The wisdom of Proverbs teaches us that “the path of the just is as a shining light that shineth more and more unto a perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18). Therefore, my goal is to instruct, through the assistance of the Holy Spirit, those who are tying to be just and righteous how to attain perfection.

Precious Ones, the “perfect day” of which Solomon spoke is the day when Jesus when “the king (shall) say unto them on his right hand (the righteous), come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world”. Beloved, trust me – that will be a perfect day, but that day will only benefit those who have prepared themselves to enjoy it. That is where the ministry which God has given me comes into effect. My assignment is to prepare you through the truth of God’s Word, teaching you what Jesus requires from all of us as His standard of perfection.

Children of God, I will bring more thoughts on this subject next week, but I leave you with this thought. Remember, we learned that “our Father in heaven is perfect”. Therefore, heaven is a perfect place. Only perfected people will inherit it!!!


I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy