Matthew 5:48
You, then, are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Treated in 15 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Communion with God ·
How the saints hold communion with Christ as to their acceptation with God cites Matt. v. 48
…perfect” (that is, in doing good), “even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,” Matt. v. 48, — in a likeness and conformity to him. And herein is the image of God renewed; Eph. iv.…
- Abide in Christ ·
As Your Sanctification cites Matt. v. 48
…to holiness. It is in this he can approach most near to the perfection of God (comp. Matt. v. 48; 1 Pet. i. 16). In the Old Testament righteousness was found, while holiness was only…
- Thoughts for the Quiet Hour ·
June cites Matt. v. 48
…June 28 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matt. v. 48. Seeking the aid of the Holy Spirit, let us aim at perfection. Let every day see some sin…
- Godliness ·
The Perfect Heart cites Matthew 5:48
…are his friends. “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” — Matthew 5:48 That means something. We will try to find out what it does mean. “Jesus said to him, 'If…
- The God of All Comfort ·
Conformed to the Image of Christ cites Matthew 5:48
…to His disciples, “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). He meant, of course, according to our human capacity, but He meant that reality of…
- The Key Teachings of Hudson Taylor ·
A Ribband of Blue cites MATTHEW 5:48
…upon us.” Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. MATTHEW 5:48 This is a gentle and freeing reading. It does not lower the standard; Taylor lists the…
- The Key Teachings of John Wesley ·
Perfect Love cites MATTHEW 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. MATTHEW 5:48 No part of Wesley’s teaching has been more admired, more attacked or more misunderstood…
- The Key Teachings of Charles G. Finney ·
Holiness to the Lord cites MATTHEW 5:48
…consecration. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. MATTHEW 5:48 He urged young converts not to rest satisfied with the standard of older Christians, but…
- Reality and Religion ·
Perfection cites Matt. v. 48
…perfection. But we shall be perfect, even as our Father which is in heaven is perfect (Matt. v. 48). 4. There is no real peace in this world. On account of sin, peace in this world is…
- A Plain Account of Christian Perfection ·
Sections 15-21 cites Matt. 5:48
…the same effect? “A. (1.) ‘Be ye perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.’ (Matt. 5:48.) (2.) ‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
Discourse 3 cites Matt. 5:48
…in kind, though not in degree, “even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” (Matt. 5:48.) IV. Behold Christianity in its native form, as delivered by its great Author! This is…
- Holiness ·
Holiness cites Matt. v. 48
…(Matt. v. 20.) “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” (Matt. v. 48.) Paul tells the Thessalonians, “This is the will of God, even your sanctification.” (1…
- A Body of Divinity ·
The Wisdom of God cites Matt 5:48
…weakness. But God is the exemplar and pattern of wisdom, and the pattern must be perfect. Matt 5:48. God’s wisdom appears in two things. I. His infinite intelligence. II. His exact working.…
- Unspoken Sermons ·
Love Thine Enemy cites Matthew v. 43-48
…so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. — St Matthew v. 43-48. Is not this at length too much to expect? Will a man ever love his enemies? He may come…
- Portraits of Courage – Corrie ten Boom ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Matthew 5:43-48
…being shaved, and a letter of forgiveness written in June 1945. Scriptures to revisit Matthew 5:43-48; Romans 5:10; Romans 12:17-21; Ephesians 4:32. Reflection 1. Is there someone you need to…