Romans 8:7-8
“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. Those who are in the flesh can’t please God.”
The Apostle Paul, writing to believers in Rome in the mid-1st century CE, is describing a fundamental conflict within human experience. He contrasts living according to 'the flesh' (often understood as humanity's self-centered tendencies) with living by 'the Spirit' (God's influence and presence).
What inner motivations or collective habits contribute to hostility and prevent genuine unity in our communities?