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because the carnal mind is enmity against God, for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:
the mind of the flesh [with its sinful pursuits] is actively hostile to God. It does not submit itself to God’s law, since it cannot,
[That is] because the mind of the flesh [with its carnal thoughts and purposes] is hostile to God, for it does not submit itself to God’s Law; indeed it cannot.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
The mindset of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit to God’s law. Indeed, it is unable to do so.
So the attitude that comes from selfishness is hostile to God. It doesn’t submit to God’s Law, because it can’t.
For the mind controlled by the old nature is hostile to God, because it does not submit itself to God’s Torah — indeed, it cannot.
Our desires fight against God, because they do not and cannot obey God's laws.
Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God; for neither indeed can it be:
Because the way-of-thinking of the flesh is hostility toward God; for it is not subject to the Law of God, for it is not even able.
Because the wisdom of the flesh is an enemy to God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither can it be.
Why is this true? Because anyone whose thinking is controlled by their sinful self is against God. They refuse to obey God’s law. And really they are not able to obey it.
If our weak human thoughts rule us, we become God's enemies. People like that do not want to obey God's Law. They are not even able to obey it.
For the mind-set of the sinful flesh is hostile to God, since it does not submit to God’s law, and in fact, it cannot.
For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot.
For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot.
When people’s ·thinking is controlled by [or outlook/mind is set on] the ·sinful self [sinful nature; T flesh], they are ·against [hostile to] God, because they refuse to ·obey [submit to] God’s law and really are not even able to ·obey [submit to] God’s law.
Because the wisdom of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be.
This is so because the corrupt nature has a hostile attitude toward God. It refuses to place itself under the authority of God’s standards because it can’t.
And so people become enemies of God when they are controlled by their human nature; for they do not obey God's law, and in fact they cannot obey it.
For the mind-set of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit itself to God’s law, for it is unable to do so.
This is true because if a person’s thinking is controlled by his sinful self, then he is against God. He refuses to obey God’s law. And really he is not able to obey God’s law.
That is why the mind that focuses on human nature is hostile toward God. It refuses to submit to the authority of God’s Law because it is powerless to do so.
The carnal attitude sees no further than natural things. But the spiritual attitude reaches out after the things of the spirit. The former attitude means, bluntly, death: the latter means life and inward peace. And this is only to be expected, for the carnal attitude is inevitably opposed to the purpose of God, and neither can nor will follow his laws for living. Men who hold this attitude cannot possibly please God.
because the prudence of the flesh is enmity against God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, neither indeed can it.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
because the mind set on the flesh is at enmity toward God, for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so,
because the mindset of the flesh is enmity toward God, for it is not subjected to the law of God, for it is not able to do so,
because the old sinful nature within us is against God. It never did obey God’s laws and it never will.
Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with measuring their own moral muscle but never get around to exercising it in real life. Those who trust God’s action in them find that God’s Spirit is in them—living and breathing God! Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out into the open, into a spacious, free life. Focusing on the self is the opposite of focusing on God. Anyone completely absorbed in self ignores God, ends up thinking more about self than God. That person ignores who God is and what he is doing. And God isn’t pleased at being ignored.
for the carnal mind is hostile toward God, for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can it be,
because the mind set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to the law of God; in fact, it is not even able to do so.
This is so because the corrupt nature has a hostile attitude toward God. It refuses to place itself under the authority of God’s standards because it can’t.
For the concern of the flesh is hostility toward God; it does not submit to the law of God, nor can it;
because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so,
because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so,
Indeed, the desires of the flesh will be hostile to God, for they do not submit to the Law of God, nor could they do so.
When people’s thinking is controlled by the sinful self, they are against God, because they refuse to obey God’s law and really are not even able to obey God’s law.
because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so.
The mind ruled by the power of sin is at war with God. It does not obey God’s law. It can’t.
The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.
The mind that thinks only of ways to please the sinful old self is fighting against God. It is not able to obey God’s Laws. It never can.
For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will.
For the fleshly mind is enmity against God, because it is not obedient to the law of God, neither can be.
For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it cannot,
For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it cannot,
For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed it cannot,
For this reason the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law—indeed, it cannot,
The mind focused on the flesh, you see, is hostile to God. It doesn’t submit to God’s law; in fact, it can’t.
Because the way of thinking of the basar is hostility, eyvah (enmity BERESHIS 3:15) toward G-d, for it does not submit itself to the Torah of G-d; for it cannot.
Because the wisdom of the flesh is hostility toward God. For it is not subject to the Law of God, nor indeed can it be.
For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, indeed it cannot;
For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, indeed it cannot;
For the mindset of the flesh is hostile toward God, for it does not submit itself to the law of God—for it cannot.
You see, a mind focused on the flesh is declaring war against God; it defies the authority of God’s law and is incapable of following His path.
because the mind of the flesh is hostile toward God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.
People who think about the things of this life are God's enemies. They do not obey God's law. They cannot obey it.
For the wisdom of the flesh is enemy to God; for it is not subject to the law of God, for neither it may [soothly neither it may be subject to the law].
because the mind of the flesh [is] enmity to God, for to the law of God it doth not subject itself,
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