Didache 6:2

[Soyeong]

Didache 6:2 If you can bear the Lord's full yoke, you will be perfect. But if you cannot, then do what you can.

The Didache was taught to early Christian believers and even though it was not canonized as Scripture, that does not necessarily mean anything that it says is wrong. The Bible does not teach that we need to have perfect obedience or about anything special that is earned as a wage if someone somehow manages to have perfect obedience, though it is a common misunderstanding to think that does. For example, in Romans 3:21-22, it does not say that the Law and the Prophets testify that the righteousness of God comes through perfect obedience, but rather the only way to become righteous that is testified about in the Law and the Prophets is through faith in Christ. I do think that it is interesting that modern Christians are taught about the Bible requiring perfect obedience while early Christians were taught that if you can't, then do what you can.

 

[eleos1954]

Faith includes a relationship with Christ ..... having this relationship we pursue righteousness .... it is the work of the Holy Spirit that moves a person in that direction .... we are constantly being sanctified by the Lord over the course of our entire earthly life.

Pride and self-righteousness cannot remain in the presence of a holy God. Pursuing righteousness begins when a humble heart seeks the continual presence of God (James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6). The humble, believing heart leads to a lifestyle of righteous action acceptable to God (Psalm 51:10).

We are seekers and overcomers .... both that are the work of Christ .... without Him we can do nothing.

Christ will finish His work.

(Philippians 1:6), And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

We won't become perfect until Jesus returns and we are completely changes.