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Originally Posted by Truthseeker
Are you without fault completely perfect?
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This is expected of all. It is the very purpose of the Apostolic ministry.
27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: 28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom;
that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: 29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
Col. 1:27-29
Paul clearly states his purpose.
To present every man perfect in Christ.
Every minister who has not the same purpose is a false minister. Either one of two things is at work.
a. He is a tare sent by satan to confuse the saints and lower the standard.
b. He may be a well meaning believer in Christ who has been taught the traditions of men and accepts them. Yet he is a novice in the doctrine of Christ and jumped into the ministry for some purpose apart from the will of God.