How do you define perfect and what impact has it had on your view of the world, life, and god?

per·fect





adj [púrfəkt]


1. without faults: without errors, flaws, or faults


in perfect condition





2. complete and whole: complete and lacking nothing essential


We had a perfect day together.





3. excellent or ideal: excellent or ideal in every way


That’s the perfect word to describe him.





4. especially suitable: having all the necessary or typical characteristics required for a given situation


the perfect candidate for the job





5. skilled: very proficient, skilled, or talented in a particular area


a perfect host





6. flawless: without any flaw or blemish


perfect teeth





7. utter, absolute, complete: used to emphasize the extent or degree of something


a perfect nuisance





8. exactly reproducing something: exactly reproducing an original


a perfect likeness





9. botany with stamens and pistils together: used to describe a flower that has functional stamens and pistils in the same flower

How do you define perfect and what impact has it had on your view of the world, life, and god?
I once worked in a sewing factory and they gave us a course in Industrial Psychology. We learned how to place tools where they could be reached quickly and lots of other tricks to improve performance. I now apply this to my personal life. For instance, I have scissors on both sides of the room, so they're right there when I need a pair. Getting things done quickly is something I obsess over and it has caused me problems.


I used to make Funnel Cakes and homemade lemonade for large crowds. I had a system down that could get 6 funnel cakes out the window in less than 3 minutes, plus the lemonade. It was very effective except for one thing. The customers generally screwed up the whole process most of the time. It took a long time, but I finally realized you cannot work with people like you do machines. When I started making allowances for the imperfection of the people who didn't know my system, I was able to relax, make allowances for screw ups and actually enjoy my work.


I think God makes allowances for our imperfections and screw ups and we should make those allowances both for ourselves and for others.
Reply:My point was that while machines are expected to work perfect, people and life cannot. If we make allowance for, even plan for the imperfections, our lives run smoother.


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Reply:God's definition is the one that matters. either "sinless" or "covered by the blood". Since I'm not sinless, I have to trust in the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.
Reply:My definition:


"nobody's perfect, not even the perfect fool."





Followed by:


"Impossible"
Reply:Perfection, like any other infinities ascribed to God, results in numerous paradoxes.





I use this on occasion, when I use my argument that proves that God cannot exist because my toaster does not speak Italian.
Reply:My husband is perfect for me. But he is not flawless.

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