Carnal Religion

The basic definition of the word "carnal" is "pertaining to the flesh," "to be in the natural state; unregenerate." The great difference between true salvation and the many religions of the world is that true salvation is a spiritual birth that begins a spiritual life here in this present world. The true believer in Christ has the Spirit of God living inside of him and his view of the universe around him includes the spiritual realm. Those who are carnal live and walk "after the flesh," and follow the ways of the world around them. They look to men for their help and they trust in the wisdom of men for their guide. This is what it means to be carnally-minded, and to be an enemy of God.