Olympic athletes are training hard for the games in Beijing. Many of these competitors expect nothing less than perfection from their performances. They expect to set world records, win gold medals, or achieve personal best times or scores. Christians should also expect perfection. Jesus tells us to be perfect as God is perfect (Matthew 5:48). This issue of LinC explores at how we can, by the grace of God, go on to perfection. Key Scriptures: Exodus 19:3-8; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; 1 John 4:7-21. "I'll call you; I promise." "You can't tell anyone—you have to promise!" "I promised my dad I'd mow the lawn." What does making a promise mean? Celebrities pledge to change their ways. Candidates guarantee a better tomorrow. How well do you keep your word? God's promises are always fulfilled. Next week, find out more about what God has promised you.
