Quote Originally Posted by natureisawesome
junkyard said:



Then why would Jesus tell us to be?



It's Gods grace that works in us and gives us the power to overcome sin. Those that walk by the Spirit will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Also,



The bible teaches that those those are saved are no longer in sin as long as they walk by the spirit. But the flesh is corrupt, and so we war and struggle with the flesh and perservere until the end, when we will be freed from this body of death.
First, if you think that you can live a perfect life and "Never" even stumble then you are sadly mistaken. It is our curse and who we are. Yes, Jesus tells to be perfect, but this does not mean a literal perfection. We are made clean through Him, and through the spirit. A washing if you will, a spiritual baptism. This is the gift of salvation.


Junk