(June 10, 2014 at 2:25 pm)Lek Wrote:(June 10, 2014 at 2:07 pm)Tonus Wrote: [quote='Theonewhoanswersyourquestions' pid='685533' dateline='1402422304']Honestly, yes it is possible, yet we are born in sin, there is still In Romans 7:14-25, Paul admits that he seeks to do what is right but cannot avoid committing sin, and expresses his despair at his lowly state ("What a wretched man I am!"). Thus the notion that we bear the full responsibility for our decisions seems false-- we have been corrupted and cannot help but to sin. Humanity has been cursed by god before all but two of us (Adam and Eve) had the opportunity to prove ourselves.
Paul wasn't saying here it was impossible to not sin. He said that, try as he could, he was unable to keep from sinning. It is true that all have sinned, but God didn't say that it was impossible not to sin. It's in our nature to sin and we must rely on a supernatural power to be saved.
Yes we must rely on God, but we must also tell ourselves not to sin, although hard, it is not impossible, and I'm glad I can find another Chrostain amongst all these hateful souls
