Obedience, Oh No!
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Strawman.
If James is saying what you are claiming, than he and Paul contradict each other.
Paul said, "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ." (Galatians 2:16)
And, of course: "By grace we are saved through faith, and not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
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Jesus was boiling down the law and the prophets into 2 MAIN commandments. The first is to love God...this one, if obeyed, brings glory. The 2nd one is to love other. This commandment saves you if you do it.
So the Christian is not just called to salvation (loving others) but ALSO to enter into glory with Christ (the love from above).
There were 2 tablets for the 10 commandments. One the first tablet were the 4 holiness commandments. And on the 2nd the 6 righteousness commandments. But they ALL fulfilled by ONE new commandment...to love AS JESUS LOVES.
Only when I am not abiding in Christ. Otherwise I walk as He walked...by the Spirit. When a person (even you) is FILLED with the Spirit...then there is no more ROOM for sin. Living water flowing out our bellies leaves no sin. Being cleansed by the blood of Christ (His life) leaves no trace of sin...no spot or wrinkle.
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You really have a problem with reading comprehension don't you.
I have never said nor have I even suggested that sinning is a witness of Christ.
You are the one claiming sinless perfection.
John said that if we say we have no sin we call God a liar.
I strive every day to overcome temptation and do God's will.
I fully understand that from time to time I sin. Always will as long as my spirit lives in this flesh.
It hurts when this happens. It tears me up because I have failed my Savior.
I ask and receive His forgiveness.
But unlike some, I do not call God a liar by saying I never sin.
I have never said nor have I even suggested that sinning is a witness of Christ.
You are the one claiming sinless perfection.
John said that if we say we have no sin we call God a liar.
I strive every day to overcome temptation and do God's will.
I fully understand that from time to time I sin. Always will as long as my spirit lives in this flesh.
It hurts when this happens. It tears me up because I have failed my Savior.
I ask and receive His forgiveness.
But unlike some, I do not call God a liar by saying I never sin.
How many people here actually read the bible...pray to God...seek the Lord...I mean really? Most here seem to be brainwashed by false pulpeteers who preach for money. The itching ears who say not to lift a finger will mock at the truth. But we are each responsible for the lies we believe and speak to others.