2007-01-31 04:34:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Perfect in the BIble means "complete". As others have given the verses, it is clear that scripture shows we have this potential. To say otherwise is to deny the words from Jesus mouth.
2007-02-01 07:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Isolde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because Jesus Christ Himself said so. See John 10:30-36 (from Psalms 82:6 “I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.”) If you look around you, children grow up to be similar to their parents, and they participate in similar activities. We are already children of God, so as we mature and grow we will be given more responsibility and knowledge to learn what makes Heavenly Father's character and attributes what they are. This spiritual maturation process is not limited to Mormons, by the way, but it is extended to all who are honest in heart and open to learning more about how to keep God's commandments. Have a happy day, and I send you a gummy bear.
2007-01-31 19:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We believe that it is possible. We do not believe anyone will be or become perfect during this lifetime and that it will take a very long time to become perfected and have the chance at godhood. We don't believe every single mormon without a doubt will have the chance to become a god, nor do we believe those who DO become gods/goddesses will ever in any way be "higher" or "more powerful" or "above" our God, our Heavenly Father.
We do believe we have the opportunity to inherit our Heavenly Father's Kingdom, and all that He has...
D&C 84:38
And he that receiveth my Father receiveth my Father’s kingdom; therefore all that my Father hath shall be given unto him.
D&C 132:20
Then shall they be gods, because they have no end; therefore shall they be from everlasting to everlasting, because they continue; then shall they be above all, because all things are subject unto them. Then shall they be gods, because they have all power, and the angels are subject unto them.
Corinthians 6:9-10
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
2007-01-31 14:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We believe if we truelly follow the teachings of Jesus Christ,
we will achieve perfection, just as Jesus Christ expects of us.
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
(New Testament | Matthew 5:48)
Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
(Book of Mormon | 3 Nephi 12:48)
2007-01-31 15:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by Wahnote 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes the mormons do believe they will be come gods of their own planets....which is not biblical.
2007-01-31 12:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the mormons i know dont believe that.
2007-01-31 12:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, for all I know.
2007-01-31 12:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by Cristina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋