“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” That sounds like a tall order. And if we think about perfection as being divine and without error, it is impossible for us. But Wesley understood Christian perfection as being whole, mature, grown-up, complete . And he drew directly from the teaching of Jesus. Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God and love our neighbor. For him, this summarized the entire witness of scripture. Can we really be complete in our love for God and for everyone around us? (Reference Steven W. Manskar, A Perfect Love, chapter 2, “Explanations and Exasperations.”)
Completely Perfect
Completely Perfect
November 9, 2025
Series: Nobody's Perfect
Topic: Forgiveness & Mercy, Grace, Love
Book: Matthew
Service Type: Modern Worship Service
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Scripture: Matthew 5:48; 22:34-40 (NRSVUE)
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