Command Quote by Charles Buck
“There is also a perfection of degrees, by which a person performs all the commands of God, with the full exertion of all his powers, without the least defect. This is what the law of God requires, but what the saints cannot attain to in this life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Life, 1915
Spiritual perfection requires full effort, yet true saints cannot achieve it fully in this life.
In simple terms: Full effort in faith, but perfection is unattainable now.
Key Takeaway
Strive wholeheartedly, accept human limits.
Themes
faith
perfection
human limitation
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community service
- ethical decisions
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
spiritual effort
divine law
sanctification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance effort and acceptance?
- What does “perfection” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Perfection may cause discouragement.
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