I’m Going with the Greek: Be Τέλειος!
Be perfect as your father in heaven is perfect (Matthew 5:48):
An invitation from God to Live YOUR Design to its fullest!
The original language of the New Testament of the Bible is Greek. Sometimes the English translation of a particular portion or verse of Scripture skews its intended meaning. I think the English translation of Matthew 5:48 is one of the verses. . .
The Greek word for perfect is τέλειος.
τέλειος means whole, complete.
Therefore, the accurate translation of Matthew 5:48 is:
“Be whole; be complete as your Father in heaven is whole, is complete.”
This is really good news! In fact, it’s GREAT news!! In fact, it’s a game-changer especially for anyone struggling with the vicious and relentless tyrant, perfectionism! Know that it isn’t God who is calling you to live life in that way. In fact, Jesus who is The Christ [A title that means “the anointed one,” or “the chosen one.”] lives to set us free from it!
I’m going with the Greek!
I encourage you to do the same: Take God up on his invitation to . . .
Be τέλειος! Live YOUR Design to its fullest as your Father in heaven lives HIS to its fullest!!!