The Pursuit of Perfection: A Brother’s Question
📖Opening Scripture: “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” — Matthew 5:48 (KJV). Global Canticle Hymn No. 3 (SEC 14): Teach My Heart to Serve Key: D Minor • Tune: St. Anne • Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 · Psalm 119:33 · James 1:5 1: Teach me, O Lord, to walk in truth, To serve with heart and hand. Let wisdom guide my daily path, By grace at Your command. 2: In study’s toil, in labor’s call, Your Spirit lights the way. Each task becomes a holy gift, Each hour a hymn of praise. 3: When shadows veil the narrow path, Grant wisdom from above; To labor with a quiet mind, And saturated with love. 4: When doubts arise, grant faith anew, When weakness clouds my sight. Your Word shall be my guiding star, Your Spirit my delight. 5: So let my life declare Your love, In service pure and free. Teach me, O Lord, to serve each day, And give my all to Thee. Amen. Introduction: A brother once asked another, “How can...