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.

Does faith set aside the law of God?
What reason is given for making the new covenant?
What testimony did Christ bear concerning His relation to the law and the prophets?
What has He commanded men to observe in memory of this great work?
Who gives this rest from sin?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do?
How will the Lord manifest Himself to the wicked?

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