Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Perfection (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme from the “Principles of the Doctrine of Christ” series, entitled Perfection, let me say this - whether you realize it or not, the word perfection is also used in connection with evil. According to my studies, there was one instance in scripture where this occurred. When Jesus interpreted His parable of the sower and the seed, He said, “(the seeds) that…fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard (the Word of God), go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection” (Luke 8:14). What this means is that these individuals fail to allow the Word of God to complete its course in their lives. Paul concurs with this thought when he teaches us that perfection can only come into a Christian’s life when he “let(s) the word of Christ dwell in (him) richly in all wisdom” (Colossians 3:16). Beloved, that’s how we become perfect – through His Word.

Precious Ones, Job asked and answered his own questions about perfection. He wrote, “Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? (Job 11:7)…He (the Almighty God) setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection” (Job 28:3). This means that God alone knows how to instruct us in performing every task of our daily lives perfectly! That’s why it’s important that “In all (our) ways (we) acknowledge him, and he shall direct (our) paths” (Proverbs 3:6).

Chosen Ones, consider the ministry of the preached Word of God (a task your Pastor performs on a daily basis in many instances). When the anointing of the Lord takes over the body of the preacher, he ministers a perfect Word to those who will listen. Whether the Word is preached or taught (as I’m doing right now), it is a perfect message only if it is anointed by God. Read how Paul explains this to Timothy. He says, “All scripture (not theories but scripture) is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man (or woman who ministers the Word) of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (II Timothy 3:16-17). This teaches us, Beloved, that we receive perfection 3 to 4 times a week here at Anointed Harvest. Let us praise God for His perfect, inspired Word! I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much,
In His Love,
Your Grateful Servant,

Pastor William L. McCoy