Pictures from the left: 1) In the Miss Universe beauty pageant, the top three are chosen. The other finalists are somewhat disappointed. 2) In the CrossFit Games, the top three are also awarded. The best one receives a gold medal, the second a silver medal, and the third a bronze medal. 3) A completely different kind of battle has been fought for the salvation of the Most High. The gold medal went to Adonai Yeshua HaMashiach, the second was John the Baptist, and the third was John the Apostle of Love. 4) Ahead of us is still that wonderful day when our Savior Adonai Yeshua will arrive to take his chosen ones away from the very great tribulation that is about to begin and the time of Yehowah Elohim's wrath, when those left on earth will have to suffer the greatest tribulation, torture, and persecution of humanity.
We reread the Bible verses in the picture
>>He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a Elohim of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.<< Deuteronomy 32:4 (D'VARIM)
>>Be you therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.<< Matthew 5:48 (Mattityahu)
>>14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be you holy in all manner of conversation;<< 1 Peter 1:14-15 (1 Kefa)
>>But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.<< James 1:4 (Ya'akov)
What kinds of spiritual perfections are there?
There are several of them. I will list only some of the important ones below.
Let's us make progress by following the steps
We find all of them primarily in the Bible. Our parents, life, teachers, schoolmates, experience and good friends are also a great help in this. We should listen more than we speak and evaluate everything we hear to see if it is really right and useful and not harmful for us and others.
Prayer and fasting are sometimes necessary
There are examples in the Bible that when an Israelite or the entire nation of Israel was in great distress, Yehowah called them all to prayer and fasting. This happened during the time of Ester and Mordekhai. David also fasted in repentance for his great sins. The apostle Paul also went without eating or drinking for 3 days.
There are several of them. I will list only some of the important ones below.
- Obedience to the will of Yehowah, which Yeshua HaMashiach revealed to us through His Word and the Holy Spirit He sent. We find instructions for this in the Bible. This is the most important path to perfect obedience.
- Sacrifice for those who are weaker than us by giving up our own for their sake and, if necessary, taking them into our care, as the good Samaritan did for the wounded man on the road to Jericho.
- Self-control in everything that concerns our lives. This applies to eating and drinking. Also sexual abstinence by walking blamelessly, as Joseph did in ancient times when he was in the service of Pharaoh's courtiers in Egypt.
- Respect for those closest to us, starting with our own parents and also concerning our siblings, schoolmates, teachers. We should also respect our colleagues and superiors in our working life.
- The unconditional love that Adonai Yeshua showed to his disciples, loving them to the end, to his death. He taught us to love all people, regardless of whether we think they are worthy of it.
- Love must be demonstrated in thought, word, and deed. Without it, our faith is useless. The apostle James aptly taught, saying: "Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works!"
- We must cultivate our natural gifts. Each of us has been given special abilities by the Creator, which, through education and practice, we can develop into the best version of ourselves! We find them by praying.
- We can learn a lot from nature and other people. Also, that nature knows how to rest and then flourish, producing abundant fruit for our food in good conditions. When we observe our neighbors, we learn from them.
- Even small children teach us. That's Why Adonai Yeshua said very meaningfully: "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the Kingdom of Elohim as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
- We should observe the signs of the times and compare them with the numerous end-time prophecies given in the Bible. Then we can endure many tribulations, knowing that the day of our deliverance is approaching.
Let's us make progress by following the steps
We find all of them primarily in the Bible. Our parents, life, teachers, schoolmates, experience and good friends are also a great help in this. We should listen more than we speak and evaluate everything we hear to see if it is really right and useful and not harmful for us and others.
Let us especially appreciate the elderly who have lived their lives respecting Yehowah, their neighbors and have shown a humble character by being of help to others without the intention of gaining anything in return. Such people will experience the truth of Yeshua's promise: "They will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."
I learned the following from my mother: "If you really try, the Lord will help you!" I learned this lesson from my father when I was about to finish mechanical engineering school in the first grade, because I went there too young: "Try to make an effort until the end of the year, and then we will see." I obeyed and completed the 4-year course.
We should be content with what the Creator grants us, and not seek a position for which He has not taught, trained, or even intended us. Let us obey Him with all our heart! As we diligently work on the tasks He has led us to do, we will experience supernatural guidance and help if we only remember to pray for it.
Prayer and fasting are sometimes necessary
There are examples in the Bible that when an Israelite or the entire nation of Israel was in great distress, Yehowah called them all to prayer and fasting. This happened during the time of Ester and Mordekhai. David also fasted in repentance for his great sins. The apostle Paul also went without eating or drinking for 3 days.
A few New Covenant ministers have also fasted the so-called Moses fast, or been on a water fast for 40 days. This should not be practiced unless you have first become accustomed to much shorter water fast periods, starting with a day, then a week, two and three. The proper end of a long fast is much more difficult than the fast itself!
Many have received great answers to prayer after fasting. Some preachers have received various working gifts of grace, such as praying in faith for the sick and they have been healed in the blink of an eye. Free Church evangelist Osmo Haavisto had the gift of praying for several people to have their teeth fixed in their cavities!
Pentecostal preacher Niilo Ylivainio fell ill with stomach cancer and was given only a few days to live. He did a 42-day water fast and was cured of cancer during it! A friend had suffered from severe pain for many years due to worn-out vertebrae in her spine. She went to Niilo's meeting, where power went through her back and she was cured!
Songs suitable for the topic
Obs. Our Savior's original name in Hebrew is Yeshua HaMashiach HaNotzri
Trust and Obey
In The Hands Of The Potter
Strength in You
This World Is Not My Home
I Am The Lord Who Heals You
P.S. 1 You can check out the interesting stages of my life from the link below. My life has been a great adventure. There have been successes and setbacks. Adonai Yeshua has always helped me!
https://seventh-river.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-seventh-river.html
P.S. 2 I have also prepared these studies in Finnish. They consist of selected Bible translations and include various hymns:
https://yakov-tutkielmia-sapattina.blogspot.com/2026/08/pohdintaa-sapattina-1482026.html
https://yakov-tutkielmia-sapattina.blogspot.com/2026/08/pohdintaa-sapattina-1482026.html
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