There is that about us that strives. When confronted with failed attempts we are apt to give into the less than rather than hold in the back of our minds the complete. But still there is that about us that strives.
We know we can do better than we have done and thus we try and sometimes we succeed. We understand that there is such a thing as the best that can be and when we see it we recognize it and strive to participate in it.
There is this idea in Methodism called, "moving on to perfection". It was John Wesley who spoke of it in many of his writings. He has a sermon entitled "Christian Perfection".
It is this view of the perfect that will direct my thinking as I try to put together an idea that does drive the way we live and the way we think as individuals and as a church.
The sermon will say something to any of us who understands what it means to settle for less and be disappointed by it. It will address the whole matter of striving and working to better ourselves and our world.
Are you "moving on to perfection"? If not toward what are you moving?
Are you intimidated by ideas of perfection as a goal or objective? There are people who are perfectionists whose lives are not whole or healthy.
Is the idea of Christian perfection viable today?
What do you think?
If you have thoughts on this subject write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. I look forward to hearing from you.
If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of this blog click on the 'comments' box below.
Good luck moving on to perfection.
Charles Schuster
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