Dear Christians, it is important to remember that God wants us to be perfect like Him. And that perfection is defined by Him as it should be. Shall we do this together?

It is understandable that many people want to justify themselves for being imperfect humans. But Jesus said that we must be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect. And the perfection present in the biblical texts is wonderful.

The Holy Spirit shares a truth that touches our hearts: ‘The law of the Lord is perfect.’ Psalm 19:7, first part. You know when we dedicate ourselves to following the laws and rules? Well, doing so makes us better people, according to God. And what about the other things? Of course!

That is why the world is imperfect and seeks to justify itself in this. Look: when we keep God's law, He dwells in us and gives us dominion over everything. He also constrains us in everything that needs to be perfected in us.

As Jesus himself said, the world is under the dominion of evil, ruled by the prince of darkness.

And several biblical texts show how the children of darkness act. You can find this information in Romans 1:18-32; II Timothy 3:1-5; Psalm 1:1; Deuteronomy 14:3-10; 22:5; 27:15-26; Leviticus 11:4-47. Dear reader, we would like to share with you an excerpt from the book of Proverbs, specifically verses 6:16 to 6:19.

Nowadays, it is common to see people arguing, right? But unfortunately, God disapproves when a man quarrels with his wife. Take a look:

‘Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you.’ Ephesians 4:31.

‘If you are bitterly jealous and resentful, do not boast and tell lies. This wisdom does not come from heaven, but from the earth; it is earthly, animalistic, and demonic. For where there is jealousy and factionalism, there is confusion and every kind of evil.’ James 3:14-16.

"Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they weave deceit; the poison of vipers is on their lips; their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness; their feet are swift to shed blood; in their ways there is destruction and misery; they have no knowledge of the way of peace. There is no fear of God before their eyes." Romans 3:13-18.

Dear husbands, love is the fuel that keeps our home burning. So don't let bitterness take over your relationship. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers and mothers, you can make a difference in your children's lives. Therefore, avoid irritating them, lest they become discouraged. Servants, listen with affection to what our dear Lord has to say. He wants us to obey in everything, not just when we are under surveillance. The goal is to please God, not men. Let us pray with humility and respect. What I ask of you is to do everything with love and dedication, as if you were doing it for the Lord and not for others. In this way, you will receive the reward of inheritance from the Lord. It is Christ, the Lord, whom you are serving. Colossians 3:19-24.

Therefore, my dear ones, let us seek perfection, even though we are imperfect. In this way, we can be children of the Most High and be among those chosen to dwell in the new earth, where the righteous will dwell.

Guarulhos, São Paulo, 30 August 2025.

Oli Prestes
Missionary