If it's impossible, that could mean that a) your free will was being limited or b) you were created in a manner such that you would always sin or c) God continually raises the bar
If it's "a" then why do you say we have free will. If it's "b" then why couldn't God have created you in a manner such that you would NEVER sin? If it's "c" then why does he do that?
2007-04-17 04:59:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is not impossible to be sinless, however it is highly improbable to accomplish in one lifetime what numerous Christians have attempted to do for hundreds of years. Our free will is not being limited, we limit ourselves in our chooses. We were not created in a manner so that we will always sin, we were created so that we have to choose between an easy course or a hard course. God does not "raise the bar," we just continue to add to the temptations.
2007-04-17 05:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by fire937rescue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Through the grace and compassion of Christ we all have the potential to be cleansed. Being true disciples of Christ we go and sin no more lead in the Holy Spirit on the path of righteousness. We can error, but it becomes less likely with the protection of the Holy Spirit.
2007-04-17 05:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by rezany 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have your first statement backwards. It is impossible or highly unlikely BECAUSE we have free will.
God doesn't force himself on anyone. Freewill is actually a blessing. We have the freedom to choose.
For b: You can blame Adam and Eve, why didn't God stop that, I don't know, ask Him yourself.
For c: God doesn't do that, He doesn't change. He never moves the bar...that's what I like about him. He isn't conditional or schizo. like human beings. He doesn't change his mind based on situations. He is a constant.
2007-04-17 05:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by 1sweet lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were born into sin - from Adam - his seed - sin just exists in people. We sin without even knowing we are sinning - there are sins of omission - meaning we sin and that is just what we do - we are sinners. Only Jesus was without sin - not born of a man - born of God.
Through Jesus - His blood - we have forgiveness of sin. Blessings dear one. I hope this helps.
2007-04-17 05:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's b. God is sick. He also set up Eve since he knew she'd fall for the snake. Why would he create a woman with breasts and a uterus if he didn't plan for Adam and Eve to get kicked outta the garden? He made them feel bad for what he had planned all along. Sick dude.
2007-04-17 05:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is very, and highly, unlikely.
It is possible, and at least two people born of a woman have done it...one named Mary, and one named Jesus, to be exact.
2007-04-17 05:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said, "Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect."
I think God's standard is high, but it's possible to meet it...
People have lower expectations for you, but they are more difficult to please.
2007-04-17 05:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by Calvin James Hammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's impossible, unless you are perfect.
2007-04-17 05:03:33 · answer #8 · answered by itsmissjackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋