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.

And what besides a mere belief in the truth is necessary?
What did Peter on the day of Pentecost tell his hearers to do?
Who minister to God, and assist in the judgment?
What is the character of God, and how only can He be truly worshipped?
How is this beast further described?
Will even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
Did this doctrine exist in ancient times?

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