9445. That from himself a man cannot do what is good or think what is true; but only from the Lord, is evident in John:
A man can do nothing except it be given him from heaven (John 3:27). He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit; for without Me ye can do nothing (John 15:5). From this it is evident that no one can withdraw anyone from sins, thus forgive them, save the Lord alone.
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