Yeah, scratch “to”.
Please, ponder from time to time: why is the Bible, and especially the New Testament, so concerned with how people act if they are not free?
That is a very good question. But, beware...you are venturing out to “extrascriptural” remarks. Something you accused me of doing (although I deny that accusation).
If you are asking, “What does the Bible say the point is of all of the requirements to act holy and righteous, if men are not free?” then you are really asking, “What is the Gospel getting at?” And, again, I say, “Very good question.”
Here is where the cavernous differences between the folks who disagree with the RCC and the RCC itself will become so very evident. If I am not mistaken (and I don’t think I am), the RCC claims that the point of all of these requirements is to encourage us to live good lives, as good as possible. Do kindness, love justice and walk humbly with God. When we fail, there are some things God put in place to grant forgiveness to us. The sacrifice of Jesus is the ultimate measure given to allow us to be forgiven. But, it takes true repentence and good works of faith to demonstrate we are sincere in our belief and intentions. The seven sacraments are part of those rules to be sincerely followed and if we do...we will be rewarded by eternal life and fellowship with God. How am I doing?
If I am getting close to this part, I will provide the alternate answer. But, first correct me to your position on this answer.