Are you a perfectionist? I consider myself to be one, as do many other people. Is that a good thing, or not? First, let’s make sure we know what a perfectionist is. A dictionary definition of a perfectionist is a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection. Though realistically, we know that there are very few things in life in which we can actually achieve perfection, I have always tried to do the best job at whatever I’m doing, whether it is leading a team, giving a presentation, raising a puppy or just making the bed each morning. I try to “dot every “i” and cross every “t”, and do “completed staff work”, which is work that doesn’t require any additional revision. Appearance is important to me, so I wouldn’t think of going out in public without pressed clothes or styled hair. I try to do everything according to Colossians 3:23-24:

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Continue reading →