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.”
What does Romans 8:5-8 mean?
Romans 8:5-8 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. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because…
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In Romans 8:5-8, the Apostle Paul presents a stark contrast between two states of being: living according to the flesh and living according to the Spirit. The King James Version (KJV) renders these verses with a clarity that penetrates the heart: "For they that are after the…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before you today, I turn my heart and mind towards the profound truths found in Romans 8:5-8. Your Word teaches me that "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."…
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