Elder HJones: Be Ye Therefore Perfect

This past week was good. We are working a lot with three investigators Daniela, Eveling, and Alonso. They need a mighty change of heart. They need to soften their hearts to hear the message of the gospel. So we are praying and and helping them change and see the many blessings that this gospel has. 

As missionaries we are representatives of Jesus Christ. We teach the things that Jesus Christ taught. We do the things that Jesus Christ did. We wear His name on our chest, we do our very best to follow His perfect example.

Jesus taught and lived the statement, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." (Matthew 5:48) Jesus commands us to be perfect, but can we really follow this commandment and be perfect? I have talked to many many people during my mission and many use this word "perfect" to stop themselves from progressing. They put in their heads that to go to church, to be baptized, and to live the gospel, perfection is neccesary. Yes, we should all strive to be perfect, but as we all know, its impossible. But Jesus Christ did the impossible and performed the infinite Atonement. He gave us a tool that we can use. We can never be perfect, but we can always follow His perfect example and use His Atonement.

Hasta Luego!!

Elder Jones