Fighting the Flesh

Paul does not mince words. Believers are to put the flesh to death. Kill it. Have nothing to do with it. He doesn’t suggest managing sinful desires or finding a comfortable compromise. Instead, Paul calls believers to eliminate anything that belongs to their sinful nature. For the early church, this meant taking drastic action against sin in their lives. His language leaves no room for half-measures or partial obedience. The flesh is an enemy of the soul, and they are to do whatever is necessary to avoid its ways and traps.