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According to the provided explanation of Matthew's Gospel, the term "perfect" derives from the Greek word "telos." What is the primary meaning of "telos" in this context?
According to the provided explanation of Matthew's Gospel, the term "perfect" derives from the Greek word "telos." What is the primary meaning of "telos" in this context?
- Strict adherence to religious rituals
- Purpose or ultimate end (correct)
- Flawless execution of actions
- Complete and utter sinlessness
How does the provided text interpret the pursuit of a 'perfect' lifestyle in the context of discipleship?
How does the provided text interpret the pursuit of a 'perfect' lifestyle in the context of discipleship?
- Striving towards a divinely determined objective in accordance with God's law. (correct)
- Living with complete adherence to religious laws and traditions.
- Mimicking the behaviors of respected religious figures and teachers of the law.
- Achieving a state of absolute flawlessness and moral impeccability.
How is the concept of imitating God explained in the text? Is it?
How is the concept of imitating God explained in the text? Is it?
- Strictly adhering to religious dogma and scriptures
- Precisely replicating God's actions in every detail
- Attaining a superhuman level of moral perfection
- Mirroring God's mode of being through participation in God's grace (correct)
What is the main point about achieving perfection, drawing from the analogy of a child imitating a parent?
What is the main point about achieving perfection, drawing from the analogy of a child imitating a parent?
What are the key scriptural references provided to support the discussion on the pursuit of a 'perfect' lifestyle?
What are the key scriptural references provided to support the discussion on the pursuit of a 'perfect' lifestyle?
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Telos
Telos
The Greek word for 'perfect,' meaning purpose or end.
Divinely determined end
Divinely determined end
The purpose we pursue that aligns with God's law for happiness.
Human imitation of God
Human imitation of God
Striving to reflect God's nature in our actions, without perfect replication.
Participation in God's grace
Participation in God's grace
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Flawlessness vs. Perfection
Flawlessness vs. Perfection
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Study Notes
The Life of Christ
- Two answers to the question of how to live a Christian life, according to Leroy A. Huizenga
- First answer: The Greek word for "perfect" (telos) means "end or purpose." Jesus is urging us to pursue our true, whole-hearted purpose, in line with God's way.
- Second answer: Jesus calls us to a mode of perfection that reflects God, achieved by living in God's grace. This mirrors God's way of being, not an identical copy.
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that living in God's grace means participating in God's life.
- Second Vatican Council: Human lives will be perfected by God's eternal and universal kingdom and be illuminated and transfigured in the kingdom of Heaven.
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