Romans 8:7

"For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;"

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts the natural, sinful nature of humanity with the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Those governed by their own desires (flesh) experience spiritual death and turmoil, whereas those led by the Spirit find life and inner peace.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 7. Because. This is given as a reason for what is said in Ro 8:6. In that verse the apostle had affirmed that to be carnally minded was death, but he had not stated why it was. He now explains it by saying that it is enmity against God, and thus involves a sinner in conflict with him, and exposes to his condemnation. The carnal mind. This is the same expression as occurs in Ro 8:6, (to fronhma thv sarkov).

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