The End of Perfection
The lamed portion of Psalm 119, verses 89-96, speak of the glory of the Father highlighting the faithfulness of his word in its truest sense. The servant speaking in this passage recounts the way the steadfast word of the Father has been as a life preserver and reviver. It is one of many passages that give intimate insight into the mind of a faithful servant of the Lord.
The translation of verse ninety-six and its true meaning is my focus for this writing. The common King James Version says, “I have seen an end of all perfection, but thy commandment is exceeding broad.” In this statement, the servant recognizes that what he observes seems to be without purpose. This servant also acknowledges that he doesn’t know everything but trusts that the Father does.
A Hebrew transliteration renders verse ninety-six, “I have seen an end to every purpose; but thy commandment is exceeding broad.” The fact that this section ends with this statement is in keeping with the usual structure of a Psalm which usually ends with a declaration of the Father’s sovereignty.
So, then, we all must begin to scrutinize our ways more deeply acknowledging our true motives. Only then can we truly align our intentions with what we were created for. Knowledge of self is key to this! Are we pursuing our own truth or someone else’s? Furthermore, is that truth limited to eating, sleeping, and maintaining shelter? Are we mature enough to acknowledge our own weaknesses in character?
If, as it says in Psalm 119:91, “all are thy servants,” then there are many things that we don’t understand about creation. The book of Jubilees speaks in greater detail than Genesis about what invisible things were created on the first day. We must acknowledge our total reliance on the Father who actually knows what we don’t.
I believe that one of the most prevalent aspects of the “end of perfection” comes from ambitious pursuits that lead people to try to control or manipulate others for their own ends. It’s difficult to live in a world where relationships aren’t honest, and interactions are primarily ulterior in nature. We have to look inside and clean up a little at a time. Be You! Be True!
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