Romans 8:5

“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”

"For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit." - Romans 8:5
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What does Romans 8:5 mean?

Romans 8:5 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit." This verse is a part of a larger passage in the book of Romans, where the apostle Paul is…

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Walking in the Spirit: The Call to a Higher Life

As we delve into the depths of Romans 8:5, we find ourselves confronted with two distinct paths: one led by the flesh and the other by the Spirit. The verse states, "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things…

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A Prayer for Spiritual Transformation

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart filled with gratitude for the profound truths found within Your Holy Word, particularly in Romans 8:5, where it is written, "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the…

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Romans 8:5 - "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit."
Romans 8:5-8 - "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 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. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God."
"For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 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. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God." - Romans 8:5-8
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