Q.149. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God?

A. No man is able, either of himself,[h] or by any grace received in this life, perfectly to keep the commandments of God;[i] but doth daily break them in thought,[k] word, and deed.[l]

[h] James 3:2. John 15:5. Rom. 8:3.

[i] Eccl. 7:20. 1 John 1:8,10. Gal. 5:17. Rom. 7:18,19.

[k] Gen. 6:5. Gen. 8:21.

[l] Rom. 3:9-19. James 3:2-13.