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What does the Bible say about why God allows sin to remain in us?

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The Bible teaches that God allows sin to remain in us to continually remind us that salvation is by grace alone.

God allows sin to remain in our lives to remind us constantly that our salvation is entirely by His grace. Paul, in Romans 7, articulates the inner conflict that believers face—the desire to do good while being hindered by sin. This perpetual struggle serves to highlight that our righteousness cannot be found in ourselves but rather in Christ. He was the one who lived sinlessly, and it is only through His death and resurrection that we receive forgiveness and grace. Therefore, every believer must acknowledge that there is nothing good in us and that our salvation is entirely dependent on God's mercy and grace, not on our actions or feelings.
Scripture References: Romans 7:17-21, Romans 7:11-20, Romans 11:6

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