Mr. Mises has it partly correct

It is obvious that in a perfect state of human affairs there cannot be any history. History is the record of changes. But the very concept of perfection implies the absence of any change, as a perfect state can only be transformed into a less perfect state — i.e., can only be impaired by any alteration. If one places the state of perfection only at the supposed beginning of history, one asserts that the age of history was preceded by an age in which there was no history and that one day some events which disturbed the perfection of this original age inaugurated the age of history. If one assumes that history tends toward the realization of a perfect state, one asserts that history will one day come to an end.

I read this paragraph on a blog posting at Mises.org. This analysis can be viewed as a excellent analogy of created perfection that was destroyed by man's sin. If you consider Mr. Mises' definition of history, can we not apply that definition to God?

God's perfection is what makes Him ageless and beyond history. He always was, always will be and will never change, so he is the epitome of perfection according to Mr. Mises' definition. Maybe we can't really grasp that concept because our view is only through the lens of history. We can't look past history or even fully grasp it. We are bound by the view from our infinitesimally small period of life here on Earth.

Mankind longs for perfection because that is what we were originally created for, to live in a perfect world in perfect fellowship with God. We screwed it up and instinctively long for the return of that world. It is coming because God said He will make things right in His word. We will only see that world if we are saved from the destruction necessary to rebuild perfection. If not, you will see the worst possible existence–eternal imperfection and pure suffering, completely apart from God forever.