Quote Originally Posted by natureisawesome



It is literal when he says BE perfect just as the father is perfect. It means DO
That's the very context of the chapter. Do righteousness, and be perfect.
Exactly, do as Christ commands with all your heart follow him. but don't suggest that we can even come close to a literal perfection in this life and world we live in. All fall short of God's glory, none are good but the father.

We can keep our minds on his love, and keep is spirit churning within us, but we are sinners mate. Sorry to burst your bubble.

It almost reminds me of the humble publican:

The publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.


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