Should I not dedicate my life to Jesus if I know for sure that I'm going to sin over & over again?

[nervex]

Hi I'm a married male in my 50s. I know my question probably doesn't even make sense as dedicating one's life to Jesus means not sinning, or at least trying not to sin. For many years I have felt drawn to live my life for Jesus, but I have not been saved because I know for sure that I'm going to sin again - and my life is a mess. I know everybody sins at some time, even those who have been saved, but I plan to sin. At certain times, I tell myself that I should pray to God and let Him know that I'm planning to sin but that I will spend more time praying than I will sinning. It just doesn't feel right though. When I say sin, I mean things like refusing to forgive certain people and looking at members of the opposite sex in an ungodly way and flirting. Should I start praying anyway and see if God can help me stop? I'll feel like a hypocrite. Thank you in advance to anyone who wants to weigh in on this.

 

[LOOKING]

It is impossible to completely stop sinning.

Accept yourself as you are because there is no alternative. Don’t strive for perfection based on an imagined ideal, as nobody is perfect. Even Jesus said that no one is good—not even Himself—but only God (Mark 10:18).

Here’s something surprising: you are perfect just as you are. Nothing about you needs to be changed, but you do need to learn how to relate to yourself in a healthier, more compassionate way.

Sins aren’t arbitrary rules imposed by God. Rather, they are actions or behaviors that harm us, make us miserable, and lead us nowhere. They are mistakes that detract from the fullness of life. Take drinking, for example: addictions can be physical, but they can also be mental. Both create suffering and prevent growth. When you stop sinning, you feel better. You experience peace. But when you sin, a part of your inner self feels disturbed and restless.

Understand this clearly: by engaging in actions that harm you, you are missing out on a better life—not in some distant future, but right now. Look at these behaviors with a calm and rational mind. You’ll see that they don’t lead anywhere; they trap you in an endless loop until you recognize how futile and self-destructive they are.

Once you understand this truth, find something that inspires and motivates you to pursue good actions. There is always something that can ignite this drive within you. Focus on it.

Don’t resist evil (Matthew 5:39); instead, search for God. Look inward and find that inner desire for connection with the divine. Let this motivation guide you toward peace and fulfillment.

Hope this helps