Holiness Standards

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Apostolic1ness

True holiness begins with being honest with ourselves. Are we truly "sinless"? Does the inclination or inherent tendency to commit sin remain? Are there sinful things that we still find alluring?

If so, ontologically speaking, sin remains in us... even if not acted upon.
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Im not so sure about this. Here is why. If the temptation is sin then one can say that Jesus sinned because Jesus was temped and we know that is not the case. If we say the things Jesus was temped with was not alluring or pleasing to his flesh them one could say he was never actually tempted. but we know he was tempted in all points like we are yet without sin.
The point is that temptation alone is not sin. but When lust is conceived, it bringeth forth sin. James1:15

I sure hope people dont believe every time they are tempted that they are sinning. thats leads to a life of condemnation.