### 114. Q. But can those converted to God keep these commandments perfectly?

**A**. No. In this life even the holiest have only a small beginning of this obedience.<sup>1</sup> Nevertheless, with all seriousness of purpose, they do begin to live according to all, not only some, of God’s commandments.<sup>2</sup>

<sup>1</sup> [Eccles. 7:20](/index.php/get-passage/Ecclesiastes+7:20); [Rom. 7:14-15](/index.php/get-passage/Romans+7:14-15); [1 Cor. 13:9](/index.php/get-passage/1+Corinthians+13:9); [1 John 1:8-10](/index.php/get-passage/1+John+1:8-10)
<sup>2</sup> [Ps. 1:1-2](/index.php/get-passage/Psalms+1:1-2); [Rom. 7:22-25](/index.php/get-passage/Romans+7:22-25); [Phil. 3:12-16](/index.php/get-passage/Philippians+3:12-16)