The document discusses what it means to be carnally minded according to scripture. It says that being carnally minded relates to physical desires of the body rather than being led by the spirit, and that a carnal mind is opposed to God. It provides biblical examples like Adam and Eve succumbing to temptation, David committing adultery with Bathsheba, and how following carnal desires leads to curses. However, through Jesus' sacrifice our sins can be forgiven if we come to God with repentance. The discussion encourages growing spiritually by feeding on God's word rather than carnal desires, and that with God's help we can overcome any temptation.

1. Carnal Minds
FAITH I.

2. What does it mean to be carnally minded?
relating to the physical feelings and wants of the body
Flesh-led not spirit-led
Romans 8:5-8: “For those who live according to the flesh set their
minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the
Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but
to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is
enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed
can be. 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.”

3. In the beginning…
Genesis 3-1-7 NKJV
“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman,
“Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”
2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; 3 but of the fruit of the tree which is in
the midst of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat it, nor shall you touch it, lest you die.’ ”
4 Then the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be
opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one
wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both of them were
opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.”

4. Situations in where we haven’t let the spirit
lead us?
Relationship with others
Career paths
What we say
What we do/how we act on a daily basis
Prayer

5. David & Bethsheba
2 Samuel Chapter 11
King David saw and lusted after his servants Uriah the Hittite’s wife
Uriah was one of his top soldiers
Bathsheba was brought to him ,Adultery was committed
Bathsheba fell pregnant, David had his servant Uriah purposely put in the front line to die
After his death David married Bathsheba and they had a son
God was displeased with David, sent the prophet Nathan to deliver his curse on his family

6. David’s family is cursed
God through the Prophet Nathan:
“Why did you despise the word of the LORD by doing what is evil in his eyes? You struck down Uriah the Hittite
with the sword and took his wife to be your own. You killed him with the sword of the Ammonites. 10 Now,
therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah
the Hittite to be your own.’”
Bible says:
1 John 2:15:
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in
him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the
Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God
abides forever”

7. Similar examples…
Cain murdering Abel due to Jealousy
Samson lost his God given gift of strength (lust)
Joseph’s brothers sold Joseph because of Jealousy

8. Moral of the story?
Following your carnal desires leads to curses, misery and death
Fortunately (for us) God is merciful
Sacrificed His Son so that we may have life more abundantly
God forgives when we come to Him with a repentant/humble heart
Through Jesus’ sacrifice our sins are covered, no longer condemned to death
Parable of the prodigal son

9. Discuss
In what areas of your lives have you struggled with Carnal feelings?
Are these desires/feelings normal? What does the Bible say about it?
What factors make it difficult for us to grow spiritually?
How do you deal with your carnal desires/struggles?
To what extent has our environment influenced us /encouraged or even
celebrated carnality?
What can we do as the body of Christ to fight this problem?

10. Feed your spirit!
It needs nourishment
Food=Word of God
Constant battle (good fight of Faith)
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,
perseverance, and gentleness. 12Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which
you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

11. Remember…
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not
allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way
of escape, that you may be able to [a]bear it.”
NOTHING is too big for God.