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# Practice Makes Perfect
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- Published: 2026-10-09T10:53:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-09T10:53:12.000Z
- Author: Tanya Walker

Revelation 21:27  
And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.  
The old saying “practice makes perfect” could not be more relevant to the Christian life. As we strive to be perfect as Jesus was perfect, we will only make progress if we practice. And one of the most important things we must practice is learning to daily turn our hearts toward God by turning away from “idols.” Yes, we all worship idols today, because an idol is anything that is more important to us than God. Our idols are often so tangible and tempting (hobbies, gadgets, television, work, etc.). And God often seems so intangible and unapproachable. These things that mostly occupy our time are distractions. But distractions become idols if they consistently pull us away from God to the point where we no longer know him as we should. Every day we must practice giving up one of our “things” and replacing those moments with time with God and God’s Word. If we cannot do this, our things have become idols, which we might need to give up completely. It won’t feel good at first giving up something you love to do or have. But let this daily “giving up” become a daily divine moment where you “give yourself over” to God. Replacing one “thing” each day to grow deeper in your relationship with God will feel better than anything you can imagine.