The Carnal Man
A carnal Christian is a believer who is living in open rebellion against God, they look more like the world than they look like Jesus and they are still controlled by their passions.
Romans 7:18
“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.”
Galatians 6:8
“For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.”
Identification:
The Carnal man is saved but is led by and serve his passions rather than Christ.
His Spiritual Assets:
Possesses the Holy Spirit but is not led by or filled with the Holy Spirit.
His Spiritual Abilities:
Lacks spiritual depth in his relationship with Christ and exhibits very little biblical knowledge or growth in Christ.
Hebrews 5:12
“For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food.”
Relationships with other believers in Christ are shallow.
Has no appetite for truth or following Christ whole-heartedly.
Segments life into compartments to ease his conscience.
Makes excuses for disobedience to God’s Word.
The Traits of the Carnal Mind:
1. Prideful
2. Needy
3. Impatient
4. Unteachable
5. Angry
6. Jealous
7. Lustful
8. Dishonest
9. Unbelief
10. Hard
His Spiritual Need:
Repentance of a sinful lifestyle and walk by faith.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”