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mould and it is the constant barrage of the world’s

values that shapes them. 1Corinthians 3:1-3 refers
to them as carnal or babes in Christ.

1: “And I brethren could not speak to you as to spiritual
people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2: I fed

you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you

were not able to receive it, and even now you are still
not able; 3: for you are still carnal. For where there are
envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not

carnal and behaving like mere men?”

(1Corinthians 3:1-3)

In Corinthians Paul gives several examples of

carnal behaviour: Sectarianism and divisions, envy
and strife amongst believers, immorality, believers

suing other believers in court, and inappropriate

attitudes and behaviour at the Lord’s Table. The list
of carnal behaviour is almost endless.

Sadly, many people in churches fall into this

category and it is they, to whom Paul appeals when

he says: “And do not be conformed to this world, but

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