Can we be sinless until we die?

[Philthy]

Elzee:

The bible tell us that we must be pefect as our heavenly Father is perfect. This has really been on my mind lately…does this mean that we can actually live a sinless life at some point if we fully cooperate with God’s grace and surrender to him? Or, is God telling us something that is impossible for us to accomplish here on earth (except for Our Blessed Mother, of course), and it points to the need for purgatory after we die. I guess in short … “we are all sinners”, but can we ever become and stay sinless?

We are only perfect through Christ’s perfect sacrifice on the Cross.
Rather than getting depressed over your imperfections, rejoice in the fact that this portion of the burden -“perfection”- has been accomplished by Christ. Praise Him for this!
Remain sober, however, in pursuing your call to spend eternity in Heaven. Slowly transform yourself through God’s grace and continually strive to separate yourself from sinful habits, thoughts and feelings. Avail yourself of the means of grace in order to accomplish these things, for without grace it is impossible…

Phil

 

[Philthy]

Magicsilence:

I disagree.

God would not ask us to do the impossible, and Jesus asks us to be perfect as His father in heaven is perfect.

You are confusing things. It is impossible for us to be perfect if we are not IN CHRIST and thereby not a NEW CREATION. Jesus is not asking us to do anything impossible…its only impossible apart from Him.
If this is confusing you, reflect on this:
There is nothing we can do to compensate for original sin - and with original sin we are definitely not perfect. It requires Grace to overcome and we don’t have it, God freely gives it.

Magicsilence:

If we invite Gods grace into Our hearts do you think it is impossible to conquer sin??

No, it is not impossible with God. Just remember the standard:
we must love God with ALL our heart, mind, soul, and strength
AND love one another.

Magicsilence:

I for one can say, that although i am a million miles from perfect, i am a darn lot better than 6 months ago, what makes you think I cant continue in that trend.

Nothing - you can and should “continue in that trend” for your lifetime. Even so, that does not mean you will achieve perfection.
You might die first…In fact, that is probably the more common reality.

Magicsilence:

In fact there are times of the day, if only for a few minutes at time, that i dont sin, when i am so close to God that sin does not enter my mind. Whether or not that is temporary is irrelevant, dont tell me I cant make it permanent, i firmly believe that IS possible, whether or not its super hardness makes it seem impossible is irrelevant.

I hope you achieve this through the grace of God.

Magicsilence:

Jesus would not have asked us to do the impossible, what makes you think he did?

You have repeated your opening question - please refer to my answer there, at the top of this post.

Peace be with you…

Phil

 

[Philthy]

Magicsilence:

**Jesus, Mary, I love you, save souls.

Every time** you pray this prayer, a soul is saved from going to hell. Spend hours praying this prayer and help save as many lost souls as you can.

May I ask where this comes from? Is it found in the catechism that this actually saves a soul each time it is prayed? I find it somewhat difficult to believe that an entire Rosary accomplishes remission of venial sin (plenary indulgence), but that the Church would teach this as doing much more…

beautiful thought,

Phil