Selwyn Duke – “Persian flaw” was originally a flaw purposely included in a handmade carpet because, the thinking was, only God could aspire to perfection. ’
Tis true, too, that perfection is not a thing of this world. Given this, you may wonder why I write in my title that conservatives must stop issuing disclaimers to the effect of, “We all know our country is not perfect.” Well, consider a little analogy:
Imagine you were giving a speech in honor of your mother and opened with, “Now, we all know my mother’s not perfect.” Might there not be some stunned silence? Is it possible some listeners might view you as a bad child? Moreover, if your mother heard your disclaimer, mightn’t she be hurt? Continue reading
The Angels – You are all perfect in our eyes, even as you expand into more. There are no criteria by which we judge, or the Divine judges you in heaven. Nothing you can do, think, or say will change our view of you because we know who you are. We see your light, goodness, and the truth you seek.