Deuteronomy 32:4
It’s True – Nobody’s Perfect – But Jesus
Have you ever defended your bad behavior by saying, “Nobody’s perfect“? Or has someone ever said to you, “Nobody’s perfect” in defense of something they’ve done? It’s a common response because it’s true. No human being is perfect. But Jesus pointed out that God the Father is. “Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
Perfect…the height of virtue and integrity. It is God’s height of virtue and integrity that Jesus directs us to and calls us to seek after. Rather than Jesus letting us off the hook, He sees the potential for us to be transformed into His likeness through His Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
Transformation requires that we be intentional. We look intently at who God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are.
In what ways does the Bible point to God being perfect?
- His character is perfect. (Galatians 5:22)
- His works are perfect. (Deuteronomy 32:4)
- His laws are perfect. (Psalm 19:7)
- His faithfulness is perfect. (Isaiah 25:1)
- His peace is perfect. (Isaiah 26:3)
- His patience is perfect. (1 Timothy 1:16)
- His love is perfect. (1 John 4:18)
Our Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit are perfect. They are the Ones to whom we can look and follow.
Lord, You are PERFECT. Thank You for Your perfect character, works, laws, faithfulness, peace, patience, love and more. As I look at You, transform me into Your image.
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How Refreshing that God is Upright, Not Fallen Like the World
120 years. That’s how old Moses was when he commissioned Joshua to take his place. Moses’s words, ever so eloquent, are recorded in Deuteronomy 32. I’d love for you to read them. In verses 2-3, Moses poured forth, “Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, … For I proclaim the name of the Lord.” Moses continues, “UPRIGHT is He.”
Why did Moses say that God is upright? He wanted us to know that God is believable. He is just, true, and His word is just and true.*
As we go about our lives in a fallen world where people act unjustly and speak untrue words, let Mose’s refreshing words of praise to God wash over you – God and His Word are upright, just, and true! Blessings on you, friend.
UPRIGHT LORD GOD, we praise You that You and Your Word are upright, just, and true. All praise and glory belong to You!
*http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/Lexicon/Lexicon.cfm?strongs=H3477&t=NASB
Praise to Our UPRIGHT Lord
“Let my teaching drop as rain…A God of faithfulness and without injustice,
Righteous and UPRIGHT is He.”
120 years. That’s how old Moses was when he commissioned Joshua to take his place. Moses’s words, ever so eloquent, are recorded in Deuteronomy 32. I’d love for you to read them. In verses 2-3, Moses poured forth, “Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, … For I proclaim the name of the Lord.” Moses continues, “UPRIGHT is He.”
Why did Moses say that God is upright? He wanted us to know that God is believable. He is just, true, and His word is just and true.*
As we go about our lives in a world that is often far from being upright and where people speak words that are untrue, let these refreshing words wash over you – God and His Word are just and true!
UPRIGHT LORD GOD, we praise You that You and Your Word are just and true. All praise and glory belong to You!
*http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/Lexicon/Lexicon.cfm?strongs=H3477&t=NASB
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UPRIGHT
“…A God of faithfulness and without injustice,
Righteous and upright is He.”
Deuteronomy 32:4
120 years. That’s how old Moses was when he commissioned Joshua to take his place. Moses’s words, ever so eloquent, are recorded in Deuteronomy 32. I’d love for you to read them! In verses 2-3, Moses poured forth, “Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew,…For I proclaim the name of the Lord.” He continues, “upright is He.” Why did Moses want to communicate that God is upright? He wanted us to know that God is believable. He is just, true, and His word is just and true.* As we go about our lives in a world that is often not upright; where people speak words that are often not true, how refreshing it is to know that God and His Word are!
UPRIGHT LORD GOD, I praise You that You and Your Word are just and true. All praise and glory belong to You!
*http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/Lexicon/Lexicon.cfm?strongs=H3477&t=NASB
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