How perfect does Christ tell His followers to be?

Answer

"Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Verse 48.

By whom were the men directed who thus spoke for God?
What distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?
Who has borne our sins, and stands ready to help us?
And how may we know that we love the brethren?
What did Joseph, in Egypt, say when tempted to sin?
Where did he say he would wait?
How will the ransomed of the Lord return to Zion?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle