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When I attended LDS Seminary, I memorized the scripture....

...be ye therefore perfect even as your Father which is in Heaven is perfect...
Matthew 5: 38- 48

I guess the Church has now changed it stance on this one too. We were taught that through repentance we could become perfect and thus dwell with the Father.

In Christianity, my salvation is not contingent on being perfect...it is contingent on recognizing my total depravity and need for a Savior. My recognizing Jesus Christ as my Savior is ALL I need.

[2pugs4me]

Our doctrine has not changed -- we believe we can be perfect only in and through Christ. We can never perfect ourselves, but the commandment to be perfect hasn't been rescinded. That's the glory of the Atonement of Christ -- He does for us what we can't do for ourselves. He cleanses us from our sin, but only if we repent.

He can and will save us FROM our sins, but not if we remain in our sins.

I suspect, however, that I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.