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Almost True: The Problem With Perfectionism
Everywhere you turn, someone’s telling you how to live. A lot of times it's well-intentioned and Almost True, but misses the mark in ways that can hurt us. How do we know which truths will actually lead to a meaningful life?
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The Problem With Perfectionism
The problem with “almost truths” is that they almost work.
Almost true: Nobody expects you to be perfect.
being made perfect: the process of becoming like Jesus so we can love God and love people the same way Jesus does
How do we partner with God in His plans to make us perfect?
1. Remove your pride.
1. Remove your pride.
Pride always leads to shame.
How do we partner with God in His plans to make us perfect?
2. Receive His grace.
2. Receive His grace.
How do we partner with God in His plans to make us perfect?
3. Respond with obedience.
3. Respond with obedience.
• What pride do you need to remove?
• What grace do you need to receive?
• What step of obedience do you need to take?
• What grace do you need to receive?
• What step of obedience do you need to take?
Talk It Over
• Read Matthew 11:28-30. How can these verses influence the way you think about being perfect? What do you think it means for Jesus’ burden to be light?
• Talk about any ways you’ve seen perfection as a prize to achieve. How can you find freedom by viewing it as a promise to receive?
• What pride do you need to remove? What grace do you need to receive? What command do you need to obey?
• Talk about any ways you’ve seen perfection as a prize to achieve. How can you find freedom by viewing it as a promise to receive?
• What pride do you need to remove? What grace do you need to receive? What command do you need to obey?
Communication and Prayer Card
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