AIM FOR PERFECTION

This will be my third visit to you.

'Every matter must be established

By the testimony of two or three witnesses.'

I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time.

I now repeat it while absent:

On my return I will not spare those who Sinned earlier

Or any of the others,

since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me.

He is not weak in dealing with you, but is Powerful among you.

For to be sure, he was Crucified in weakness,

Yet He lives by God's Power.

Likewise, we are weak in Him,

Yet by God's Power we will live with Him to serve you.

EXAMINE YOURSELVES to see whether you are in the Faith;

TEST YOURSELVES.

Do you no realize that Christ Jesus is IN YOU--

Unless, of course, you fail the Test?

And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the Test.

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong.

Not that people will see that we have stood the Test

But that you will do what is Right

Even though we may seem to have failed.

For we cannot do anything against the TRUTH,

But only for the TRUTH.

We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong;

And our prayer is for your PERFECTION.

This is why I write these things when I am absent,

That when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority--

The authority the Lord gave me for building you up,

No for tearing you down.

Finally, brothers, good-by.

AIM FOR PERFECTION, listen to my appeal,

Be of one mind, live in Peace.

And the God of Love and Peace will be with you.

Greet one another with a holy kiss.

All the Saints send their greetings.

May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,

And the Love of God, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit

Be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13)

'This is the one I esteem:

He who is Humble and Contrite in spirit,

And Trembles at My Word. (Isaiah 66:2)

Strength in God is the OPPOSITE of strength in the world.

Strength in God is COMPLETE reliance upon Him.

Yet we can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us.

(Philippians 4:13)

Christ is the All Powerful God—Infinitely Powerful.

It is His Power that lives in us who Tremble at His Word.

Today, the World is raging against God, rushing toward oblivion. (Psalm 2)

This World in its present form is passing away. (1 Corinthians 7:31)

America is being ground to powder because of her SIN against God.

Save yourself from this Corrupt Generation! (Acts 2:40)

As God has written, so shall it be! Hallelujah! Maranatha!

Father, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as in Heaven!