四十五、成圣的不完全性

78问：为何信徒的成圣在今生都不完全呢？

答：信徒的成圣在今生都不完全，这是因为他们身上各个部分仍然有罪的残余，肉体的情欲依然存在，不停地与圣灵相争；因此，他们经常为试探所击倒，陷落到许多罪中（罗7:18，23；可14:66；加2:11－12），各种属灵的事奉常受拦阻（来12:1），即使最好的善行，在上帝的眼中也不完美，仍有污损（赛64:6；出28:38）。

Q. 78. Whence ariseth the imperfection of sanctification in believers?

A. The imperfection of sanctification in believers ariseth from the remnants of sin abiding in every part of them, and the perpetual lustings of the flesh against the spirit; whereby they are often foiled with temptations, and fall into many sins, are hindered in all their spiritual services, and their best works are imperfect and defiled in the sight of God.