Do we have to be perfect for God to use us in order to advance his kingdom? Absolutely not! Throughout the Bible we see how many people struggled with their sin, shortcomings, and upbringings. Saul persecuted Jesus prior to his conversion. He was focused on his mission to imprison Christians. He had a drive to accomplish his mission, even if at the time it was the wrong one! However, God used his abilities to accomplish more than Paul could have ever imagined! Saul went by his Roman name, Paul, after his intense encounter with God. He was changed and lived out God's will for his life. He made a huge impact in the world we see today. Paul ended up writing much of the New Testament which applies to how we can live our own lives!

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
2 Corinthians 5:17