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NASB | Matthew 5:48 "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:48 "You, therefore, will be perfect [growing into spiritual maturity both in mind and character, actively integrating godly values into your daily life], as your heavenly Father is perfect. [Lev 19:2] |
Subject: Be perfect? |
Bible Note: Nolan, I'm sorry for the confusion. Being perfect is both a commandment and a goal. The context could be (giving the how) -loving your enemies -"you have heard it said ..." -the whole Sermon on the Mount I used the greyhound illustration to show that while it is our goal, as with the greyhounds, we can never achieve it. The dogs are given commands also ... just thought of when the box is open, it is the command to go. They are trained to obey the command and chase the rabbit. I hope I made myself clearer, Steve |