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"Americans are wealthier, smarter, and more beautiful than ever before, but we are also more depressed, anxious, and lonely. How can this be? The answer for many of us is perfectionism. Perfectionists pursue flawlessness and often reach great heights as a result, but we ultimately fall frustratingly short of our ideal. Christian perfectionists turn frustration into despair, because Christ commands us to ""be ye therefore perfect, even as your father which is in heaven is perfect."" This seemingly impossible demand promotes feelings of guilt, unworthiness, and discouragement. Why would God put us in such a hopeless position? The short answer is, He didn't. In The Paradox of Perfection you will discover that the perfection Christ commands of us is actually possible here and now in this life, but to achieve it we must learn a new, properly Christian language of perfection. Relational experts, Dr. Jeffrey Reber and Steven Moody, will teach you this language and help you learn that the perfection Christ commands of you is not individual flawlessness, but a form of relationship with Him that depends precisely upon your weaknesses and imperfections, which enable Christ's perfect love within you, your marriage, your family, and your church."

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The Paradox of Perfection, by Reber and Moody is an important book. As a pastor of a local church, I have seen firsthand what it does to people's souls when they try to attain the unattainable ideal of perfection. People in pursuit of this goal either end up becoming Pharisees or failures. The good news is that our failures can lead us to grace and the love of Christ. The authors do a great job of pointing us in this life-giving direction. --Scott McKinney, Pastor at CenterPoint Church The Paradox of Perfection is an eye opening and perspective changing book that guides the reader past the rough surf of rigid flawlessness to the calm and rolling waves of a new understanding of perfection. Readers are taught the simple yet powerful language of Christian perfection which encourages greater love for God and increased charity toward self and others. This book is a must read for those who have a desire for perfection but struggle with how to achieve it in this life. --Todd Huisken, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Author of Bible Origami This book is a vital antidote to the poison that infiltrates many religious people--perfectionism. I hadn't even realized I'd ingested this poison until I read this wonderful book! It draws you in immediately with its charming yet profound insights. Reber and Moody have clearly penned a gem. --Brent Slife, Clinical Psychologist and Professor Emeritus Despite the authors' best intentions, this book is not flawless. It is, however, perfect. And if that doesn't convince you to do more than skim it in the local bookstore, buy and read this book and you too can become perfect. --Robert Reynolds, Author of Unstuck: How the Savior Frees Us From Our Favorite Sins The Paradox of Perfection is the book that every perfectionist must read now! Read it and find rest for your tired soul! --Rachel Hamm, Best Selling Author of Life Beginning

Despite the authors' best intentions, this book is not flawless. It is, however, perfect. And if that doesn't convince you to do more than skim it in the local bookstore, buy and read this book and you too can become perfect.--Robert Reynolds, Author of Unstuck: How the Savior Frees Us From Our Favorite Sins The Paradox of Perfection is an eye opening and perspective changing book that guides the reader past the rough surf of rigid flawlessness to the calm and rolling waves of a new understanding of perfection. Readers are taught the simple yet powerful language of Christian perfection which encourages greater love for God and increased charity toward self and others. This book is a must read for those who have a desire for perfection but struggle with how to achieve it in this life.--Todd Huisken, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Author of Bible Origami The Paradox of Perfection, by Reber and Moody is an important book. As a pastor of a local church, I have seen firsthand what it does to people's souls when they try to attain the unattainable ideal of perfection. People in pursuit of this goal either end up becoming Pharisees or failures. The good news is that our failures can lead us to grace and the love of Christ. The authors do a great job of pointing us in this life-giving direction.--Scott McKinney, Pastor at CenterPoint Church The Paradox of Perfection is the book that every perfectionist must read now! Read it and find rest for your tired soul! --Rachel Hamm, Best Selling Author of Life Beginning This book is a vital antidote to the poison that infiltrates many religious people--perfectionism. I hadn't even realized I'd ingested this poison until I read this wonderful book! It draws you in immediately with its charming yet profound insights. Reber and Moody have clearly penned a gem. --Brent Slife, Clinical Psychologist and Professor Emeritus

The Paradox of Perfection is an eye opening and perspective changing book that guides the reader past the rough surf of rigid flawlessness to the calm and rolling waves of a new understanding of perfection. Readers are taught the simple yet powerful language of Christian perfection which encourages greater love for God and increased charity toward self and others. This book is a must read for those who have a desire for perfection but struggle with how to achieve it in this life. --Todd Huisken, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Author of Bible Origami The Paradox of Perfection is the book that every perfectionist must read now! Read it and find rest for your tired soul! --Rachel Hamm, Best Selling Author of Life Beginning The Paradox of Perfection, by Reber and Moody is an important book. As a pastor of a local church, I have seen firsthand what it does to people's souls when they try to attain the unattainable ideal of perfection. People in pursuit of this goal either end up becoming Pharisees or failures. The good news is that our failures can lead us to grace and the love of Christ. The authors do a great job of pointing us in this life-giving direction. --Scott McKinney, Pastor at CenterPoint Church This book is a vital antidote to the poison that infiltrates many religious people--perfectionism. I hadn't even realized I'd ingested this poison until I read this wonderful book! It draws you in immediately with its charming yet profound insights. Reber and Moody have clearly penned a gem. --Brent Slife, Clinical Psychologist and Professor Emeritus Despite the authors' best intentions, this book is not flawless. It is, however, perfect. And if that doesn't convince you to do more than skim it in the local bookstore, buy and read this book and you too can become perfect. --Robert Reynolds, Author of Unstuck: How the Savior Frees Us From Our Favorite Sins

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Jeff Reber and Steve Moody are educators and therapists who specialize in relational approaches to issues at the intersection of faith and psychology. They have given presentations on perfectionism to audiences across the continent and have published scholarly articles, book chapters, and books on this and other important societal epidemics.

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