2006-10-03 05:58:38 · 29 answers · asked by Quiet Storm 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
If strive we not for perfection, what have we?
For so have we been commanded, and so we are capable of being, through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
A certain degree of happiness we may obtain, but ne'r shall we be happier than when we are pure in Christ.
2006-10-03 20:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfection is an idea an ideal born from a confused mind.
We live in opposites this breeds conflict in us.
The conflict between what we actually are and what we think we should be.
We think if we strive towards that ideal it will change us make us more.
It doesnt!
Realise you are as human being imperfect and strive to understand that, with no condemnation.
Understanding a mind that can invent an idea like perfection,project it as reality, then strive to reach it,frees one from the bogus drive to become more.
2006-10-03 10:00:59 · answer #2 · answered by sotu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is quite a good point,however the next to ask is what is perfect?your idea of perfect may be different to mine,people like to be seen to have no faults with them,human nature
2006-10-03 06:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by Laila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Er...that would be, none of us IS perfect, yet we strive for perfection. Sorry to be a perfectionist.
2006-10-09 06:31:42 · answer #4 · answered by Siouxsie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quest for perfection is the best way for self improvement, and isn't there some religion - Buddism? - that you are supposed to try and reach a level of perfection?
2006-10-03 06:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Elven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the subject of perfection and normality: If man (or woman) is imperfect (i.e., has defects), and all humans are imperfect, shouldn’t we conclude, regardless of our belief system, that imperfection is normal. In other words, in the land of blind where everyone is blind, isn’t being blind normal? In the land of imperfect people, isn’t it normal to be imperfect? So why seek perfection when 1) we know it’s not possible and 2) everyone is imperfect anyway so why worry about it.
2006-10-03 06:09:02 · answer #6 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you strive then you will be closer to it than if you didnt, even if you never become perfect.
2006-10-03 06:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm perfect in my world, i cant help it if you don't agree and I'm sure there's alot of people out there who think their kids are perfect at some point before the become teenagers. i know i do
2006-10-05 11:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by dublover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one is perfect no but we all want 2 do better 4 ourselves dont we?remember we only have one life so do what u can 2 make it more worthwhile as long as u dont harm anyone on the way 2 the top
2006-10-03 06:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by wayne l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you only strive for perfection if you are a shallow person,IE-people are dying in the world so whats it all about...ego
2006-10-03 21:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by john boy -1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋