Do I Have a Carnal Mind?
1st Corinthians 3:3
The non-believer, or natural man, lacks knowledge about carnality.
Carnality and its awareness arise from the conflict between the wants of the flesh and the Spirit, as well as the Spirit's conflict with the flesh, which originated at rebirth.
Paul stated in Galatians 5:16 that if one walks in the Spirit, they will not satisfy their desire for material pleasure. Put simply, carnality will cease to exist.
Do you exhibit a propensity for engaging in disputes and becoming easily perturbed by little matters? Do you believe that individuals who identify as Christian do not exhibit such behavior? According to Paul, these attitudes are indeed associated with carnality. Does the Bible include a fact that immediately evokes feelings of hate or animosity within you? If such is the case, it serves as evidence that you continue to exhibit carnal tendencies. If the ongoing process of sanctification persists in one's life, all remnants of such a spirit will be eradicated.
When the Spirit of God identifies any flaw inside you, He does not require you to rectify it; rather, He only requests that you embrace the illumination of truth, after which He will rectify it.
An someone who possesses enlightenment will promptly acknowledge their wrongdoing and present themselves fully before God.
However, a representative of the darkness will assert, "I am capable of elucidating that." Be a child of the light when the light shines and the Spirit sends conviction of sin.
Acknowledge your transgression, and God will address it. Attempting to defend oneself, however, demonstrates your association with malevolence.
What evidence supports the notion that carnality has emerged? Do not mislead yourself; with the absence of carnality, you will become aware of it
—it is the most genuine concept you can conceive. God will ensure that you are provided with multiple opportunities to demonstrate the extraordinary nature of His grace.
The proof is presented in a highly pragmatic examination. You may find yourself expressing, "Had this occurred previously, I would have harbored feelings of bitterness!"' You will always remain astounded by the profound impact that God has had on your inner being.