2 Corinthians 7:1. The definition of perfection includes "completely suited for a particular purpose - completely corresponding to a description, standard, or type". From a Christian perspective, this definition of perfection means that perfection is all about us being holy. God has made us for His purpose to be holy and worship Him. Through the Bible He has given us His promises and standards to guide us in our daily lives. His Bible teaches us how to be without sin (to be obedient). He desires for us to line up with His standards and to be perfect and holy.

As God created us, the definition of human nature can't be fully defined without defining our relationship with God. Our human nature at it's best is set aside for God. This is where we put God first. This is where we are willing vessels that purify ourselves to be set aside for God's purpose (1 John 3:3, "And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure"). We progressively become sanctified in our relationship with God.

As a new man, a born again Christian is created in righteousness and holiness. Through Christ the new man now has relationship with God. Jesus has taken on the punishment for our sins so that we can renew our relationship with God that was lost with Adam and Eve. Being in relationship with God also means that we are now in righteousness and set aside for Him only in holiness (Ephesians 4:24, “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness“).

EPHESIANS 4 BIBLE SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:24, “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness“).

Prayer gives us protection and strength to endure in spiritual warfare. Prayer enables us to focus on God and equip us for spiritual warfare. Prayer reveals to us God's truth and righteousness that we need to maintain the mind of Christ. Prayer strengthens our faith enabling us to withstand anything that our enemies may throw at us. Prayer maintains our salvation and our knowledge of God's love. Prayer in conjunction with our continuous study of the Bible fully equips us for spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:14-18, "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;")

Ephesians 2:24. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we are a new man. Our purpose changes because our new man was created out of righteousness. Our relationships with people and God changes. As a new man we are now set-aside for God to be holy and to do good works (Ephesians 2:24, “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness“).

EPHESIANS 2 BIBLE SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:24, “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.“

Ephesians 1:4. The word holy means set aside for God. If someone has a holy nature, it is because they are set aside for God.

How Does Someone Become Holy?

God chose all us to be holy, but it is our choice. We must first realize that we fall short and acknowledge that we are a sinner. Then we can be saved and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior who died for our sins.

Joshua 7:13. Once you know that you have sinned and are willing to accept personal responsibility for your sin, you need to follow through on your responsibility. Jesus, our Lord and Savior, gives us the means to turn away from sin and set aside ourselves for God. Accepting personal responsibility for our sins means that we repent and sanctify ourselves before God.