In contrast to the seemingly fatalistic mindset of Calvinism, man has always been responsible to pursue holiness and reject the sinful passions. Our sanctification is our responsibility but we can only achieve holiness with the help of God. God had given us tools to do so. These are found in the church, namely: baptism, chrismation, repentance and the Eucharist. Sanctification is the way, holiness is the goal. We were made to be like Christ, it is our sinful inclinations, our laziness and our willingness to to follow the wickedness of the culture around us that prevents us from being so.
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