What does the Bible say about walking in the flesh?
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Walking in the flesh refers to living according to our sinful nature and trying to earn God's favor through our own efforts.
Walking in the flesh is not merely engaging in outward sin; it involves attempting to please God through our own contributions and efforts. This approach is illustrated in the story of Abraham and Sarah, who tried to fulfill God's promise through their own means by having a child with Hagar. Paul describes this as 'walking after the flesh,' emphasizing that any attempt to earn salvation or blessings through human effort or religious activity is fundamentally flawed. The religious nature of the flesh leads us to rely on law-keeping or moral behavior instead of resting in God's grace.
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