“This is not Luther’s position. Luther held that it was impossible to avoid sin. “As long as we are here [in this world] we have to sin.”
Well, anyone here, of any denomination, want to boldly
step forward and claim sinless perfection for yourself?
[sound of crickets...]
>> Well, anyone here, of any denomination, want to boldly step forward and claim sinless perfection for yourself? <<
Luther was discussing a grave sin of commission (adultery) when he wrote that. I doubt I’ll ever conquer my own concupiscence totally, but I can certainly tell you I can avoid adultery.