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Originally Posted by SpiritLedEd
People who are new to the Bible often see the word "perfect" in that citation as meaning "flawless". Not so. In the Greek, the word is teleios which means "mature". We need to get involved in individual and group Bible Study (I advise using a study Bible, not a pew Bible) and sit at the feet of qualified teachers and preachers.
SLE
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I have and my teachers and God has revealed to me that perfect is flawless. We are to be like Christ, and he was perfect (without blemish) one.
Ephesians 5:27 and 1 Peter 1:19
PS Just because Ive posted that Ive been committed to Christ since late 2007 doesnt mean, I dont know anything. I was involved with church for over 18 years before I walked away. Thankfully God has called me again, and I answered the call.
I love these forums, and I always thought this was to create dialogue and learn from each other, but it seems that everyone has their own opinion. Isnt God's children suppose to be of one mind and one body?? We can all learn from each other, I think it sad that Ive seen many responses that seem to be more to feed the flesh than to actually teach or help someone.
I was always taught, if Im wrong, prove it with God's word and Ill move to it, but it has to be God's word that used not man's