Knowing God Loves Us is Only Part of the Equation

• We also need to be open to receiving that love. 

• And if we don’t feel “good enough,” then we’re not going to open ourselves up to that love - even if it’s from our Father and the Creator of the Universe.

Perfectionism Comes from Man-made Rules - Not God-given Instruction

• Perfectionism often stems from:

• Inaccurate understanding of the Bible

• Patriarchal views

• Certain people who meet those rules (or project that they are) can therefore feel prideful and better than others

  
  

Trying to be Perfect Only Ends in Pride or Despair

• Pride is the result when someone feels like they’re more amazing than others.

• Despair is the result when someone realizes they can never live up to expectations.

• Neither of these results lead to a good place.

• Instead of leaving us with these options, God gives us an invitation to: 

• Give our hearts and lives to Him

• Accept Jesus as our Savior who died for our sins

• And then seek to live a life based on His way versus the world’s way
  

God Does Not Require Perfectionism

• God knows we’re incapable of being perfect or meeting certain standards 24/7/365. 

• We’re human. We’re fallen. It’s just not going to happen. 

• And He loves us too much to leave us to our own devices.