Many brethren are perfectionists. They visualize an ideal situation, and,
in spite of their own failings, frailties, and shortcomings, demand that all who walk with them
must meet their ideal. But because ideals are generally abstract, a test must be devised which is
concrete in nature. Faithfulness to God is then measured by this test. If a person meets this one
requirement, he is accepted, although he may miserably fail on most other counts. This is the
rationalization of the party spirit. But it falls down in the one realm where perfection should
reign--the realm of love! It is here that God requires of us to be perfect as He is perfect. None of
us will be sinless, but we are required to be mature in love toward all men on earth.
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