The Heidelberg Catechism

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Question 114 But can those who are converted to God perfectly keep these commandments?

But can those who are converted to God perfectly keep these commandments?

No: but even the holiest men, while in this life, have only a small beginning of this obedience; [338] yet so, that with a sincere resolution they begin to live, not only according to some, but all the commandments of God. [339]