Are You Carnal or Spiritual?
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· 47 viewsIn this lesson Pastor Bogan explains the difference between being spiritual and being carnal. He also explains how the believer can live a spiritual life.
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The Bible identifies two ways of living for the believer—carnal or spiritual. In this lesson we examine what it means to be carnal and what it means to live spiritual. We will also explain how to become less carnal and more spiritual.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CARNAL?
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CARNAL?
The term “carnal” represents that which is of the flesh or body. A man who is carnal is ruled and controlled by the base desires of their flesh or body.
There are some characteristics associated with being carnal. For example, a carnal man...
There are some characteristics associated with being carnal. For example, a carnal man...
Is spiritually immature ()
Lacks spiritual discernment ()
Divides the Body of Christ ()
Is unwilling to deny himself for God or the work ()
Is without or will not walk after the Spirit ()
Is without the Spirit or will not walk after the Spirit ()
Living carnally will ultimately result in the death of our soul ().
Being carnal (controlled by your flesh) will ultimately result in spiritual death ().
You don’t have to be wicked or immoral to be considered carnal. Anyone who is controlled by their flesh and not the Spirit is fleshly or carnal ().
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SPIRITUAL?
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SPIRITUAL?
The term “spiritual” represents that which is of the Spirit. A man is considered spiritual who is ruled and controlled by the Holy Spirit.
There are some characteristics associated with being spiritual. For example, a spiritual man...
Is spiritually mature ()
Has spiritual discernment (, ; ).
Restorers the Body of Christ (Galatians 6:1)
Is eager to devote himself to God and the work ()
Is pure in speech and does not offend with his words ()
Living spiritually will bring about life and peace in our soul ().
HOW DO WE BECOME LESS CARNAL AND MORE SPIRITUAL?
HOW DO WE BECOME LESS CARNAL AND MORE SPIRITUAL?
Anyone who is not controlled by the Spirit is carnal or fleshly (). There is, however, a way to become less carnal and more spiritual. For example, to become more spiritual you must...
Receive the Spirit ().
You don’t have to be wicked or immoral to be carnal (). Anyone who is controlled by their flesh and not the Spirit is fleshly or carnal ().
Walk according to the Spirit ().
Practice the word ().
To become more spiritual you must continue in the word (, )
Be patient in trials ().
Pray to God for grace ().