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The Mind That Cannot Please God

Romans 8:7-8

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Scott Postma
Jun 12, 2025
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“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. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” -Romans 8:7–8

As Paul continues his explanation of the two potential states of mindedness (phronema/φρονημα) of the individual and how it relates to two different trajectories—either life and pea…

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