What if you ditched the drive for perfection? Imagine jumping out of the rat race you’ve been on? Trying to be perfect is exhausting. James 1:22 says, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” Perfection is unattainable on this earth. But listening and doing what God’s Word says should still be your goal. #1 Don’t just hear God’s Word. Hearing is easy, but doing is harder. You can hear sermons and live at church. But are you truly listening? Don’t just hear God’s Word—listen. #2 Do God’s Word. Listening to God’s Word involves doing it. God says His Word is a lamp to guide your path—which also means His Word isn’t a spotlight. His Word is often a traffic light. When you read His Word, what’s He telling you to stop, slow down, or start doing? By doing the next right thing, you’ll discover the clarity you need as you go. Don’t wait for perfection. Start now with the smallest step. Do God’s Word by taking action.

How To Be a Good Father: Being a great dad doesn’t happen by accident—it requires intention. Leading your kids spiritually, investing time, honoring their mother, and living with integrity are key pieces to the puzzle. Fatherhood isn’t about perfection, but about showing up, leading with love, and pointing them to Christ. Stay the course—your role matters.

Don’t Let Perfection Prevent Progress: As members of the human race, we have a problem. We will never be perfect, no matter how hard we try. Yet, so many men derail themselves as husbands and fathers by trying to keep up the facade of perfection. Like the old saying goes, it can be too easy for us to let perfect become the enemy of progress. In today’s episode, we’ll examine the benefits of ditching our drive for perfection in favor of a commitment to intentionality. It can be a tough transition, but it can make an eternal difference.

“Your most important step is your first step. No one has ever won a race that didn’t get in the game. Don’t let the idea of being perfect stand in the way of getting started.” — John Maxwell

Stop lying to yourself. Ask your wife and kids where you’re being passive instead of active. Ask yourself: What’s one way you can grow as a dad? If you need a tool to help, use the godly dad assessment for quick feedback and ideas.

Kent Evans
Author of Don’t Bench Yourself, co-founder of Manhood Journey

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