New Believer Sin Question?

[FaithPleases]

What is sin? I have read the biblical definition but what does it mean to break the law? Which Law? How long can we go without sinning? How can we practically love God with all our heart mind and soul? If this is not done, aren't we in constant sin every second untill we begin to do that?

 

[holyrokker]

Sin is moral failure. It involves a rejection of what is right in favor of doing what "feels" right.

The "law" that is broken is the law of what is intrinsically right. That which is right has always been right because it is part of God's character.

 

[MrPolo]

You can attain a disposition of loving God because of His grace. You are correct that thinking of it in human-only terms (without the divine life of God flowing through you----in other words: grace) the idea of quitting sinning is not possible. But don't worry about little sins or if you feel your love for God is not "perfect." Continue to press on toward the goal of reaching Him. That is what God wants. Scripture says even the righteous man falls seven times. When you fall, repent and get back up again. You will grow stronger.

There are sins that result in our souls bound to hell and other sins do not. See this other thread discussing sins that are "moral" that kill the grace in a soul.