Influence of imperfection
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· 10 viewsScripture indicates that the world, including human beings and institutions, are imperfect because of the contaminating influence of sin. This influence extends to the household of faith: both Israel and the Christian church are portrayed as prone to sin and weakness.
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The creation is imperfect because of sin
The creation is imperfect because of sin
And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.
See also Ge 5:29; Ro 8:20–22
Imperfection is expressed in corruption and death
Imperfection is expressed in corruption and death
Ps 103:15–16; 2 Pe 1:4
See also 2 Sa 14:14; Ps 90:3–10; Ec 12:1–7; Jas 1:10; 1 Pe 1:24
The imperfection of the spiritual creation
The imperfection of the spiritual creation
Job 4:18; Jud 6
See also 2 Pe 2:4
The universal imperfection of human beings
The universal imperfection of human beings
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
See also Ge 6:5; 1 Ki 8:46; Ps 14:3; Ps 130:3; Pr 20:9; Ec 7:20; Is 53:6; Is 64:6; Ga 3:22; Jas 3:2
The imperfection of the household of faith
The imperfection of the household of faith
Israel and her leaders
Israel and her leaders
Ne 9:34; Je 2:21
See also Jdg 2:11–13; Ne 9:16; Ps 106:39; Is 3:14; Je 50:6; Eze 20:30; Mic 3:1–3
The Christian church and its leaders
The Christian church and its leaders
2 Co 12:20; Php 3:12
See also 1 Co 3:1–3; 1 Co 13:12; Col 2:20; Heb 5:12; 1 Jn 1:8; Re 3:2; Re 3:17