Perfect Life Better Than Perfectionism

Perfection does not mean being a perfectionist.  Those privileged to live in Paradise on earth under God's Kingdom will certainly not be demanding, self-righteous individuals.  One of the requirements for surviving the great tribulation is heartfelt appreciation for the ransom sacrifice, as we expressed by the international great crowd that the apostle John described:  "Salvation we owe to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb."   (Revelation 7:9, 10, 14) All survivors of the approaching great tribulation will be grateful that Christ willingly died for them and all those exercising faith  in him.  His loving sacrifice lays the basis for bringing lasting relief from their imperfections and weaknesses. -John 3:16; Romans 8:21, 22.

What will perfect life be like?  Instead of competition and selfish ambition, love and kindness among humans will make life worth living, eliminating  anxiety and low self-esteem.  Yet, perfect life will not be boring or monotonous.  God's Word does not provide all the details about Paradise but does describe the kind of life we can expect:  "They will certainly build houses and have occupancy; and they will certainly plant vineyards and eat their fruitage.  They will not build and someone else have occupancy; they will not plant and someone else do the eating.  For like the days of a tree will the days of my people be; and the work of their own hands my chosen ones will use to the full.  They will not toil for nothing, nor will they bring to birth for disturbance." -Isaiah 65:21-23.

Rather than wondering about what kind of entertainment, shopping facilities, technology, or transportation the Kingdom will provide, imagine yourself enjoying the fulfillment of these words:  " 'The wolf and the lamb themselves will feed as one, and the lion will eat straw just like the bull; and as for the serpent, his food will be dust.  They will do not harm nor cause any ruin in all my holy mountain,'  Jehovah has said." (Isaiah 65:25)  How different perfect life will be from what you find today!  If you come to be one of those counted worth to live at that time, you will have reason  for confidence that your loving heavenly Father will take an interest in you and your family.  "Take exquisite delight in Jehovah, and he will give you the requests of your heart." -Psalm 37:4.

Perfect life is not just a dream, Jehovah's loving purpose regarding mankind will be fully realized.  You and your family can be among those  who will be raised in human perfection and live forever in God's new world.  The Bible foretells:  "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it." -Psalm 37:29.

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