We first need to understand the basic sense of the word. The English word "perfect," comes from the Latin prefix per (meaning "throughout," "thoroughly," or "completely") and the verb facere (meaning "to do or make"). So "perfect" basically refers to that which is "made, or done, thoroughly," something "finished" or "completed."
Who or what is perfect? Or is it safe to believe no one is perfect but God?
Let's view perfection in two lights, World's view and Bible's view. World's view would be the same as man's understanding or perception.
Most people understand perfect or perfection from a worldly view. Many men and women say perfection means no mistakes, blameless or flawless. In other words, man views it as an absolute. If this is true, it would mean no man or woman is perfect. Why? Because all mankind has made mistakes and will continue to make mistakes. No man is blameless because every man can hold blame to something in life. And yes, we all have fault, whether it is physical, social, emotional, mental or spiritual we are faulted.
Perfection is not an absolute as it relates to man. Basically it refers to that which is made, or done, thoroughly, something finished or completed. If this is the meaning of the word then perfection is ideal or relative and limited to man's sphere. In other words, men and women's knowledge, interests, social position influence and domain would form his or her perception of perfection.
Here is an illustration; John and Betty were trying to decide what color to paint the bathroom. John said, "I think sky blue would be perfect". Betty said, "I think off white would be perfect". john's choice of color for the bathroom is ideally perfect for him. Betty's choice for the color of the bathroom is ideally perfect for her.
