A Realistic Approach to Growth – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com

Within the book of Hebrews, Christians are called to “go on to perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). For many this one command encompasses in their mind the futility in trying to keep the law. Why? because achieving the goal seems hopelessly unachievable and therefore not worth the effort. What are we to make of this command? How do we, imperfect beings, go on to perfection?

This article drives home the point of this simple verse. For us, when comparing where we are as to perfection, we will always fall short. Striving for it though means we need to be growing. We should never be comfortable with where we are because there will always be room for improvement. As sinful, imperfect beings our trajectory towards a perfect God is not going to be pretty but over time will be moving in that direction. Each day we evaluate where we are with a goal to improve. Striving for perfection means there is always room for improvement.