Acme of Religious Living

Although the average person cannot hope to attain the high perfection of character which Jesus acquired during his short life in the flesh, we can develop a strong and unified personality that seeks to live the will of God. Jesus' life was a masterpiece of balance, symmetry, and beauty. His many charms and grace developed over years of natural growth and self-mastery. His enthusiasm for people and life was admirable. He was always poised and behaved spontaneously, actively, positively, and appropriately – he truly was the Master in any given situation. The sublime attractiveness of his personality drew all people to him. His sincere interest in them made it impossible not to love him. His genuine approach and generous spirit appealed to people from all walks of life. What Jesus might teach us most effectively is his devotion to living the will of God. Studying his life, understanding his decisions, modeling our religious practices, serving with sincere love for our fellows, and sharing our life with God through prayer and worship is only a beginning when attempting to achieve the acme of religious living and striving to become perfect in the eyes of God. It was said that Jesus was the perfectly unified human personality. Today, through his Spirit of Truth, he continues to unify life, ennoble character, and transform and transfigure the person. Jesus reveals that we are also children of the Universal Father, and we may presume upon him to develop a loving and eternal personal relationship with God. We can safely grow an ideal religious experience in such a nurturing environment.