You’re called to show love not perfection



"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!" - 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV) 


From this verse, I would like to teach you 3 things, First, As a believer, you are on a continual journey of transformation, becoming more like Christ each day. Even the Apostle Paul, acknowledged his ongoing need for growth in Philippians 3:12-14, where he says, "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me... Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead."  


Second, This verse reminds us that at every stage of life, we continue to grow, there is no level of faith you can attain while you are here on Earth where you can say that you are perfect and you don't need to learn or to pray. In  2 Corinthians 3:18, the word of God says "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." 


Third: We are Ongoing Spiritual Battle.

The Christian life is an ongoing spiritual battle. Ephesians 6:12 states, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." This battle requires constant readiness and vigilance. When Paul warns, "Be careful that you don’t fall," he acknowledges the real danger that even the seemingly strong can stumble. 


Peter also echoes this warning in 1 Peter 5:8, "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." Complacency is the enemy of faithfulness. Therefore, you must guard your heart and mind, being diligent in prayer, study, and fellowship, to withstand the temptations and attacks you face daily. 


Christ calls you to demonstrate love, particularly towards those who are weak, rather than to showcase your own righteousness. The essence of Christian living is not in displaying your perfection but in embodying Christ's love. Jesus, himself taught, "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:35). This love includes bearing with one another's weaknesses and shortcomings, as Paul advises in Romans 15:1, "We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves." 


Moreover, in Galatians 6:1-2, Paul instructs, "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ." This directive reinforces the necessity of a humble and loving approach to others, understanding that you too are susceptible to falling. 


So, God is reminding us of humility and vigilance in our spiritual journey. You are continuously being transformed into the image of Christ, engaged in a relentless spiritual battle, and called to extend love rather than assert your own perfection. Follow this path with a heart attuned to God’s grace, ever mindful of the care required to stand firm in faith. 


Prayer: Lord, I pray to you, to help me to be humble and loving to everyone. May I show love to those who are weak. Help me to know I am on a continuous transformation journey which I will finish when I see your face in heaven. Amen

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