Romans 3:23 (CSB) For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

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We are all born with the ability to sin. We are all born in sin. We all have sinned and we will sin. But we don't "have to" sin. We should not continue to sin. We should strive for a holy life, a righteous live, a sanctified life. Without Jesus these three would not be possible, but in Christ it is possible.

1 Peter 1:15-16 (CSB) 15 But as the one who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; 16 for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.

Leviticus 20:7 (CSB) "Consecrate yourselves and be holy, for I am the LORD your God.

How are we to be Holy. I think it is about keeping the first four commandments.
1⃣Do not have any other god beside God.
2⃣Do not worship any idols.
3⃣Do not misuse the name of God.
4⃣Remember the sabbath and keep it holy.

Exodus 20:1-11 and Deuteronomy 5:6-15

Matthew 5:48 (CSB) "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

How are we to be prefect this done by following the last six commandments.

5⃣Honor your father and mother.
6⃣Do not murder.
7⃣Do not commit adultery.
8⃣Do not steal.
9⃣Do not bear a false witness against your neighbor.
🔟Do not covet what your neighbor has.

Exodus 20:12-17 and Deuteronomy 5:16-21

To sum it up love The Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. And love your neighbor as yourself.

Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 12:30-31, Luke 10:27, Romans 13:9-10

Deuteronomy 10:12 (CSB)
12 "And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you except to fear the LORD your God by walking in all his ways, to love him, and to worship the LORD your God with all your heart and all your soul?

Deuteronomy 4:29 (CSB)
29 "But from there, you will search for the LORD your God, and you will find him when you seek him with all your heart and all your soul.

Leviticus 19:18 (CSB)
18 "Do not take revenge or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself; I am the LORD.

All this may sound a bit much, but it is the way God wants us to live therefore if we want to do it then He will give us the strength to do it.

Philippians 4:13 (CSB) I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.

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