Am I a Sunday Saint, but a Monday Mess? Bible translations use the word “carnal” when Paul describes this kind of believer. But it may be clearer to use the original idea: “fleshy.” The point is simple: Are we still being controlled by the worst version of ourselves?

Believe me, being “fleshy” isn’t a compliment! It’s living a life that’s obsessed with self instead of focusing on being shaped by faith; choices and behaviors done apart from obedience to God.

Paul put it plainly in Romans: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.”