In order to stand blameless before God at the last day, we must also serve him with all our heart and mind. He who looks into our hearts and knows our minds demands more than this. “We learn from this command that it is not enough to serve God with all of our might and strength. “’Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.’ (D&C 4:2.) “We … invite the ongoing companionship of the Holy Ghost as we worthily partake of the sacrament each Sabbath day: “And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day” (D&C 59:9).” 3-Elder David A. If we persevere, then somewhere in eternity our refinement will be finished and complete-which is the New Testament meaning of perfection” 2-Elder Jeffrey R. May we refuse to let our own mortal follies, and the inevitable shortcomings of even the best men and women around us, make us cynical about the truths of the gospel, the truthfulness of the Church, our hope for our future, or the possibility of godliness. If we admit that honestly and are trying to improve, we are not hypocrites we are human. “Brothers and sisters, every one of us aspires to a more Christlike life than we often succeed in living. Synonyms for “perfect” include: finished, spotless, blameless, experienced, pure, ideal In the Church, we seem to easily comprehend that Christ was “perfect” but we are sometimes confused when we consider the commandment “be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father … in heaven is perfect.” 1Here are some synonyms for perfect via, and some clarifying quotes via general conference.
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