of Christ’s accomplishment can keep us where we need to be. Though God’s perfection is the standard, there can be no perfectionism this side of the resurrection.63 He often pointed out that marriage problems arise when one of the spouses expects “perfection or nothing,” which would inevitably lead to getting “nothing.” This too is related to reality. As we experience the Christian life in general, our conscience may be quieted when we have a better grasp of the present reality of the finished work
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