Footnote

a Jesus did say: “You must accordingly be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matt. 5:48) He evidently understood that even imperfect humans can be complete, or perfect, in a relative sense. We can fulfill the command to love others generously, thereby pleasing God. Jehovah, however, is perfect in the absolute sense. When applied to him, the term “integrity” also involves perfection.​—Ps. 18:30.