To Sin No More

[The_Wizard]

A Protestant co worker with whom I talk religous subject has inform me that he does not sin. He stated that since he has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and HIs grace has made him holy he is now “protected” (can’t sin) from sin. I may have not stated his position exactly but that is what I heard. Now I sin. What I am hearing from him is since I sin, I am lacking in my commitment to God (Which brings up bad memories of grade school and the nuns insinuating if you REALLY love God you would be a priest. I know better now.). I know there is this idea out there that holiness equals being incapable of sin but is that what is meant by the Bible verses he quotes to explain his position. I hope this makes sense.

 

[Link0126]

God’s grace can keep us from sinning, absolutely. Since I’ve started going to confession the grace of God has taken away much of the temptations I used to struggle with, I still sin of course, but not nearly as much. That is b/c confession infers grace on us. Your friend wouldn’t have gone to confession but he may still have received grace from God b/c of his change of heart and will and may be being kept from temptation and therefore, sin.

However, he could still sin. The choice is his. Just like the choice is yours. I don’t want to say that you are lacking in commitment b/c you sometimes sin, everyone is in a different situation in life, and we all fall, “even the righteous man seven times a day”. However, you can certainly strengthen your commitment to God over time by going to confession regularly, like every couple weeks, and receiving God’s grace that will help you stop sinning. Your own will power is still also necessary, every time we overcome a temptation, God offers us more grace and continues to strengthen our walk. Also, understanding the seriousness of sin can also help you avoid it. When I was a protestant, I was did not take it nearly seriously enough, b/c protestants believe your actions have no effect on your salvation. The truth is that sin separates us from God and mortal sin could possibly send you to hell.

We all need prayer and God’s grace to always stay one step ahead of the temptations of Satan. God Bless.

 

[pablope]

A Protestant co worker with whom I talk religous subject has inform me that he does not sin. He stated that since he has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and HIs grace has made him holy he is now “protected” (can’t sin) from sin. I may have not stated his position exactly but that is what I heard. Now I sin. What I am hearing from him is since I sin, I am lacking in my commitment to God (Which brings up bad memories of grade school and the nuns insinuating if you REALLY love God you would be a priest. I know better now.). I know there is this idea out there that holiness equals being incapable of sin but is that what is meant by the Bible verses he quotes to explain his position. I hope this makes sense.

Have him/her do an examination of conscience…ourcatholicfaith.org/examinationofconscience.html

You can research additional ones on the web.

If he answers yes to any, then he has sinned. Also, his claim of not sinning is a claim of self-righteousness, which is a sin in itself.

 

[Barbkw]

Also, many denominations have no concept of degrees of sin (mortal vs venial).

When I was preparing for Reconciliation upon reverting to the Church I checked online for examinations of conscience. I was a bit surprised to find that the search came up with only Catholic websites. I’d never considered that protestant denominations don’t list out the various sins and have them available.

Many denominations leave sin up to the individual person to hash out within their own conscience. You’ll read these statements as well on denominational websites concerning same sex marriage and abortion.

 

[ANNE_2]

A Protestant co worker with whom I talk religous subject has inform me that he does not sin. He stated that since he has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and HIs grace has made him holy he is now “protected” (can’t sin) from sin. I may have not stated his position exactly but that is what I heard. Now I sin. What I am hearing from him is since I sin, I am lacking in my commitment to God (Which brings up bad memories of grade school and the nuns insinuating if you REALLY love God you would be a priest. I know better now.). I know there is this idea out there that holiness equals being incapable of sin but is that what is meant by the Bible verses he quotes to explain his position. I hope this makes sense.

Anyone who says he does not sin, is comitting the sin of Pride. (Saying he is perfect in every way).
We should all strive not to sin.
The only without sin were Jesus and his Blessed Mother.
Perhaps your friend does not know how to make a good examination of his conscience.

In order to debate with people, you have to read and reread the New Testament, your “CCC 2nd Ed”, and “Catholicism for Dummies”. Don’t be afraid to accurately quote them.

 

[Cat]

I was evangelical Protestant for 47 years before converting to Catholicism.

There are sects of Protestants who believe that a Christian doesn’t sin. I believe one such sect is called “Church of God.” (The name may have changed.)

Even among Protestants, these sin-free sects are looked at with skepticism. So please don’t think that all Protestants believe this.

 

[stuart12]

This person must have a cheap notion of holiness…

If that can be true, it is not too difficult to accept that the Holy Theotokos committed no sin then is it?

 

[manualman]

Tell him lying is a sin.