Hebrews 12:2–3; Hebrews 2:9–10
Don’t be confused by the idea that the author of our salvation became perfect through suffering. Christ was always perfect in terms of sinlessness. The word perfect in this verse is teleioo, meaning “to complete, make perfect by reaching the intended goal.” Christ reached the goal (our salvation and His exaltation) through suffering. His road to greatness was a rocky one. A painful one. He knew it in advance, and yet He set His face resolutely toward the goal and accomplished it. Simply put, we were worth it to Him.
Our road to true greatness is also the highway of humility. At times it too will involve suffering, rejection, betrayal, and, yes, even death—to self.
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