Elder Russell M. Nelson, as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “Please do not be discouraged by the Lord’s expression of hope for your perfection. You should have faith to know that He would not require development beyond your capacity. Of course you should try to correct habits or thoughts which are improper. Conquering of weakness brings great joy! You can achieve a certain degree of perfection in some things in this life. And you can become perfect in keeping various commandments. But the Lord was not necessarily asking for your endless and perfect behavior in all things. He was pleading for more than that. His hopes are for your full potential to be realized—to become as He is! That includes the perfection of your physical body, when it will be changed to an immortal state that cannot deteriorate or die. So while you endlessly strive for continuing improvement in your life here, remember your resurrection, exaltation, and perfection await you in the life to come. That precious promise of perfection could not have been possible without the Lord’s Atonement and His example. (“Jesus the Christ—Our Master and More,” Church Educational System Symposium, August 11,1992) (Teachings of Russell M. Nelson, Deseret Book 2018, p.252)
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