Carnal Versus Spiritual 

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal. even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet are you able. For ye are carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? (! Corinthians 3:1-3).

Too many Christians today still live a carnal life most of the time. Like those Paul addressed, they aren't growing and maturing in their faith, because they have a worldly focus. They're still seeking after things like wealth, pleasure, luxury, and success in the eyes of the world. It's even often difficult to tell the difference between many "Christians" and nonbelievers. 

The word "carnal" comes from the Latin word meaning "flesh." To live a carnal life means people live lives of doing what pleases them or may bring them worldly riches. In Absolute Surrender, Andrew Murray says, "The carnal state is the root of every sin" (kindle location 367). He also says, "Worldliness...has 'honeycombed the church'"(loc. 358). If you find the Bible boring, can't pray for longer than a couple of minutes, or rarely feel God's presence, this is likely your problem. As you become focused more on living a spiritual life, these things become a pleasure.

We aren't able to turn away from being carnal creatures and become spiritual ones on our own. That's why the Lord sends His Holy Spirit to dwell within us. If we surrender to His guidance, He will lead us into a spiritual life pleasing to God. "Then you will learn to love God and love your neighbor, and you will be controlled by humility and spiritual mindedness" (loc. 365-366). You will start living the life God wants for you, and nothing else will ever bring you as much joy and peace.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Corintians 5:17).

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