Perfectionism
Type of Event: Worship Service: Sermon only
Date Recorded: August 17, 2025
Location: Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Life would have little meaning or purpose if we didn’t set goals for ourselves and if we didn’t push ourselves to put in our best effort. But striving to be perfect is very different from being perfect. We often confuse the two. The first is part of the Lord’s plan, the second is a lie perpetuated by the hells which causes tremendous damage because we end up demanding perfection of ourselves and others. In the story of the Rich Young Ruler, the Lord addresses the question of perfectionism and provides an answer that is truly freeing (Matthew 19:16-22).
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Lessons and text
Lessons: Psalms (Ps) 18:28-30, 19:7-14; Matthew (Matt) 19:16-22; Arcana Coelestia (AC) 894, 3200
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