>> 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.
“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.”
“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
- Jesus, Matthew 5:28
or better yet... how’re you doing with this command from Christ? Fulfilling it all? Is any of your failure an act of commission?
“AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.” Mark 12:30
I rest my case. The whole race is guilty. Salvation doesn’t
mean we will be free of sin in this life.
In the same boat,
ampu