Flawed

For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not (Ecclesiastes 6:20).

It's said Amish quilters used to intentionally put a flaw in their quilts to ensure they showed their human frailty and that only God could make perfection. I'm also a quilter and have always been struck by the arrogance in that attitude. I've never had to intentionally put a flaw in my quilts. They always have at least one naturally. Although it might not be obvious, some corner might not squarely meet the adjacent one, a stitch might be slightly irregular, or the binding not exactly uniform all the way around. The same is true in my writing. Despite all my best efforts and the efforts of editors and beta readers, a few mistakes often slip through.

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world (1 John 2:2).

The truth is that no one who has ever walked this earth has been perfect, save one - Jesus Christ. On our own, we remain highly imperfect and sinful. However, when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we become perfect where it counts through Him. Because of his sacrifice on the cross and subsequent resurrection, we're able to exchange our imperfections and sinfulness for his perfection and righteousness. Therefore, we can stand before the Father without flaws or fault.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, O am with you alway, even unto the end of the world (Matthew 28:19-20).

This is the wonderous, glorious Good News of the Gospel, our hope and joy forever. This is the message we are commissioned to share with the world. To not do so is the epitome of selfishness and neglect. Remember love and faith only grow as we give them away. You will be richly blessed as you become a blessing to others in Christ's name. Go and be blessed.

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