*Romans 8:6-7 (KJV);* For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
*OF THE CARNAL CHRISTIAN*
Carnal mindedness doesn’t mean “sinful” mindedness. All sin is carnal, but not all carnality is sin.
The Word ” Carnal” literally means ” of the five senses “, or sensual.
Carnal mindedness is allowing your mind to be dominated by what you can see , taste , hear, smell and feel. You are carnally minded when your thoughts center primarily on the physical realm.
Even in the natural , you’ve learned to believe in things you can’t see. Radio and television signals constantly surround you. Microwaves heat your food. Because of germs, you wash your hands whether dirt or not. Although these physical things can’t be seen, you’re still very conscious of their presence in your life.
However, there is also an entire spiritual world including realities within you that exist beyond your natural perception.
Your brain and five senses can’t perceive it , but your soul can through God’s Word. By faith , you can believe things that can’t physically be seen.
Paul’s divides believers into two categories; those who are dominated by their sinful nature, and those who are controlled by Holy Spirit.
To be carnal minded is to be controlled by sinful nature [ alienated from the Life of the God].
Being carnal [ controlled by fives senses] is disconnecting from the life of God. Being Spiritual minded [ living by Faith, controlled by the Spirit] is Life and Peace.
Hallelujah!
*FURTHER STUDY:* Romans 8:1-2 , Ephesians 4:22-24
*COUNSEL:* All of us would be carnal minded if Jesus had not offered us a way out. Through Salvation you attained Life and Peace with God. Daily We must consciously choose to center our life on God.
*PRAYER:* Loving Father, I thank you for this word. Thank you for the Life giving Spirit that dwells in me. I refused to be carnally minded but I live unto you. I all alive in you , my life i s built and centered in your word, in the Name of Jesus. *Amen*
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