How to Be Perfect in our Generation (PIOG by my Brother in Christ, Andy Plumlee

How To Be Perfect In Our Generation


Like Noah, we can be perfect in our generation. We can -
...remain undefiled if we will simply pursue holiness in all that we say and do
...be without blemish if we will fill our hearts and minds with God's Word.
...be upright if we keep ourselves in the love of Jesus.

Genesis 6:9 says - "...Noah was...perfect in his generations. .."

That word perfect means "undefiled, without blemish, and upright." So, in other words, we can say that Noah was undefiled in his generation. He was without blemish and upright.

What kind of generation did Noah live in? One where "the wickedness of man was great" and "every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually" (Genesis 6:5) - a generation that "was filled with violence" (Genesis 6:11).

Sounds like the one that we are presently in, doesn't it?


Jesus told us that the generation before His Second Coming would be just like that of Noah's day. We are that generation, and it certainly is like that of Noah's day. Look at all the evil, wickedness, and violence that permeates our society. And it is only going to get worse - "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived" (2 Timothy 3:13).

How do we remain "perfect" or undefiled in our generation?

What is the opposite of wickedness? It is Holiness!
What is the opposite of a heart filled with evil thoughts? It is a heart filled with the Word of God.
What is the opposite of violence? It is love and compassion.

In order to be "perfect" or undefiled like Noah, we must -
pursue holiness (Hebrews 12:14),
keep our hearts (from evil thoughts) with all diligence (Proverbs 4:23),
and keep ourselves in the love of Jesus (Jude 21).

What are you doing in your attempt to pursue holiness?
What necessary changes are you willing to make?
What are you willing to give up in your life that is ungodly or stands in total opposition to the Character of Christ?
What disciplines are you willing to engage in in order to stay on track?

Is your heart filled with thoughts that are pure, lovely, and of a good report?
Are you filling your mind with God's Word?
Do you hate vain thoughts?
Are you bringing all of your thoughts into captivity to the obedience of Christ?

Are you -
...keeping yourself in the love of Jesus?
...rejecting bitterness, hatred, and malice from taking root in your heart and mind?
...rejecting all envy, jealousy, and strife in your relationships with others?
...walking in humility before God and men?
...preferring others rather than being overly concerned with yourself?

Like Noah, we can be perfect in our generation.
We can -
...remain undefiled if we will simply pursue holiness in all that we say and do
...be without blemish if we will fill our hearts and minds with God's Word
...be upright if we keep ourselves in the love of Jesus.

It's a tall order, isn't it?
But it's the only way to remain unspotted from this generation and to be spared of the judgment of God like Noah and his family were.


May God Bless His Word,