The Carnal Mind
Romans 8:7-8
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.…


I. ITS ATTITUDE TOWARDS GOD.

1. Enmity.

(1)  Hating the thought of God.

(2)  Resisting the grace of God.

2. Insubordination — transgressing the law of God.

3. Utter incompatibility with His nature.

II. GOD'S ATTITUDE TOWARDS IT.

1. He can only regard it with displeasure.

2. This is evident from His Word, procedure, and threatenings.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

WEB: because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God's law, neither indeed can it be.




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