I'm Far from Perfect I'm Not the Spiritual Giant You May Think I Am

“I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be.” (Philippians 3:12 NLT) It's a little scary to admit, but I need you to understand I am far from perfect. I know you already know this, but I'm not sure you fully understand just how tainted with sin I really am. I am not drifting away from the Lord – I am growing daily in my relationship with Him. But I fear when I teach and preach I give the impression I have everything mastered – at least to a degree better than anyone else. But this is just not true. I live in a sinful world and sin on a regular basis. I sin by getting angry, wasting time, indulging in things God hates, being selfish, allowing pride to creep in to my relationships. Sin is a constant battle in me. I do what I hate and don't do what I should love. This is important for you to know because I don't want you to think I'm looking down at you or judging you. We are in this together. My role in the Christian life is to be your pastor. But that certainly does not mean I am somehow free from the dangers of temptation. I fall many times a day. I get back up, ask forgiveness and keep on going. But please know, I am no spiritual giant. I am your pastor I struggle like you do. I make mistakes. I fall. I'm Far from Perfect I'm Not the Spiritual Giant You May Think I Am.