Perfectly Imperfect

Yes, we all make mistakes.

You’re right; we shouldn’t be defined by our mistakes.

You can feel flawed, but forgiven.

We should look at the bigger picture that we have a purpose – and have another chance to make good our mistakes.

After all we are human; it reminds us of how perfectly imperfect we are, right?

No stranger to stupidity

We are no strangers to stupid mistakes too.

We can understand.  Because, sometimes we all suck at life.

But…

They’re matters in life we must take seriously. We cannot allow them to degenerate and reduce – to a laughing stock.

We betray our consciences and let down those who matter most to us.  And these things are not okay.

·      Could one be so inconsiderate to the extent of cracking jokes incessantly, and laughing out loud, when the least he could behave at a wake is being respectful?

·      Could you imagine a family member showing irreverence for the deceased? It is most inappropriate for guest to drop in, pay respects, and offer condolences – to notice a solemn occasion turned into a market place.

·      Could you think of the insensitivity in full view to the non-believers’ sitting next door; observing due respect at the wake, watching Christians misbehaved?

Mind you, this happened at the funeral home attending his blood brother’s wake.

Is Heretic so indifferent and indiscreet to realize it’s not only the passing on of his own brother, but it is the high vessel of God?

Realize there is a time to laugh and be merry, but there is also a time to be sober and thoughtful.  

We should not dishonor the deceased, and disrespect the livings.

How haven’t we fallen short lately?

Yes, we all make mistakes – tons.

 And we all fall short.

We are all perfectly imperfect. Still, that’s not the end.

We accept other’s imperfections, for who they are, including all of their flaws. No one is perfect as we too are not perfect.

But when it comes to simple common sense... yet, he lacks.

As a church elder (X-elder now) and a biological brother, he should’ve known better. He’s (or was) no ordinary church-goer, without any knowledge of protocol.

Though we know the death is indeed a celebration of life – an occasion to celebrate the promotion in life.

But it’s also a time to acknowledge the great things God had done by the high vessel. It would be a good opportunity to reflect, remember, and honor his deeds.

The least is to show respect for others who came to support the family members in their grief.

No one is perfect or has a perfect little life

Don’t use not being perfect as an excuse not to change. That’s why we need someone to show us our flaws to mend our ways.

It would be crazy to strive for perfection. You would be frustrated to no end. But you can, by God's grace, strive to minimize the imperfections – one at a time.

What is resented most about Heretic is his uncouth brashness, his insolent lack of repentance. This is just one of many openly contemptuous and disrespectful displays towards God’s high vessel.

He has let everyone down by his ungratefulness towards God and His high vessel's contribution to the salvation plan.

Perfectly imperfect means the willingness to accept the hard truth and change.

However much disguised externally his act, he was pretty poor in concealing it.

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Under the direct tutelage of God’s high vessel for 30 years, as a church elder, Heretic could have learned and drawn first-hand experiences from the high vessel battling in the trenches. But he failed miserably.

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