Q. 5. Canst thou keep all these things perfectly?

Question. Canst thou keep all these things perfectly?

Answer. In no wise (1 John 1;8); for I am prone by nature to hate God (Rom. 8;7) and my neighbor (Titus 3;3).

Proofs.

[proof-1] 1 John 1;8.—If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.— Rom. 3;10-12.—Jer. 13;23.
[proof-2] Rom. 8;7.—The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.— Ps. 14;1—Eph. 2;3.—Rom. 1;30.
[proof-3] Titus 3;3.—For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.— Rom. 1;31.—Gal. 5;19, 20.