RE: [TruthTalk] Jesus of the Bible

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Terry, you do realize that believers in the OT wanted to sin against God, but had the Law to hold them back from it, so to speak? And you do realize that Believers post-NT have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit who causes us to desire to obey the Lord out of our innermost being? So let this be a test for each one of us on how much we have yielded to His Spirit: How difficult is it for me to resist sin? How much do I delight in walking in righteousness? This will tell each of us how much of the Holy Spirit is “dancing” within.  Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Terry Clifton Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2005 11:35 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Jesus of the Bible   Kevin Deegan wrote:   ........... According to one LDS prophet: "In his Sermon on the Mount he made the command to all men: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." (Matt.5:48.)  Being perfect means to triumph over sin.  This is a mandate from the Lord.  He is just and wise and kind.  He would never require anything from his children which was not for their benefit and which was not attainable.  Perfection therefore is an achievable goal." Remember it says "BE" not future tense become perfect, how are you NOW? Are you Triumphing? Are you perfect?   ============================================================================== When God gave Moses the law, He knew that it could not be kept.  It was an impossible goal.  Something to strive for, but never attainable.  I see the command to be perfect in the same light. We strive to be perfect.  Some come closer than others, but we all come short.  It is an impossible goal. God knows that.  It is to show us our shortcomings, our need for a Savior, who was perfect and took our place. Terry