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.

Upon what basis does the reward come to one who works?
Under what threatened penalty is the worship of the image of the beast enforced?
When God brought His people out of Egypt, how did He republish His law?
When used with reference to prophecy, what does the word fulfil mean?
With what words did God admonish Cain?
How is the law fulfilled?
Is this chastening a pleasant experience?

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