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Stanley D. Gale

The Sin of Perfectionism

Journal of Biblical Counseling 9:1

In this article, Stanley Gale discusses the problem of perfection. He examines the command in Matthew 5:48 to “be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly father is perfect.” Gale distinguishes between aiming for perfection and perfectionism. He concludes with a biblical solution to the problem through seven strategies.

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