In the previous six articles, we have examined Jesus’ “you have heard it said, but I say” declarations. Each clarified or corrected some point of Law or common understanding. In them, Jesus set new standards which seem impossible. For each of Jesus’ declarations, we proposed a “more” that propels us toward the high standard set by Christ. The final possible impossibility proposes the highest standard of them all – “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48, NASB95) Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate