where in the bible we can find "be perfect as my Father i heaven is perfect". my sister was telling me that nobody can be perfect and nowhere in the bible it is. but I said that it is not exactly what it means.we have to strive to be the Father and his Son.

Devotedly in Christ,

Thelma I.Sison

Non of us can be absolutely perfect in the sense that God is but we should seek perfection in accord and within the limits of our own human nature, infused with grace. Here are several biblical references to seeking perfection:

Matthew 19:21 found phrase Jesus saith to him: If thou wilt be perfect, go sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come follow me. 2 Luke 6:40 found phrase The disciple is not above his master: but every one shall be perfect, if he be as his master. 3 1 Corinthians 1:10 found phrase Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no schisms among you; but that you be perfect in the same mind, and in the same judgment. 4 1 Corinthians 14:20 found phrase Brethren, do not become children in sense: but in malice be children, and in sense be perfect. 5 2 Corinthians 13:11 found phrase For the rest, brethren, rejoice, be perfect, take exhortation, be of one mind, have peace; and the God of peace and of love shall be with you. 6 2 Timothy 3:17 found phrase That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work. 7 James 1:4 found phrase And patience hath a perfect work; that you may be perfect and entire, failing in nothing. 8 John 17:23 found 2 I in them, and thou in me; that they may be made perfect in one: and the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast also loved me. 9 Galatians 3:3 found 2 Are you so foolish, that, whereas you began in the Spirit, you would now be made perfect by the flesh? 10 Matthew 5:48 found 2 Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect. Thanks, Thelma

Father Echert

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