God knows no good resides in man; no flesh can please Him…
““God knows no good resides in man; no flesh can please Him. It is corrupted beyond repair. Since it is so absolutely hopeless, how then can man please God after he has believed in His Son unless He gives him something new? Thank God. He has bestowed a new life, His untreated life, upon those who believe in the salvation of the Lord Jesus and receive Him as their personal Savior. This is called "regeneration" or "new birth." Though He cannot alter our flesh God gives us His life. Man's flesh remains as corrupt in those who are born anew as in those who are not. The flesh in a saint is the same as that in a sinner. In regeneration the flesh is not transformed. New birth exerts no good influence on the flesh. It remains as is. God does not impart His life to us to educate and train the flesh.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human nature is inherently corrupt and cannot be reformed by divine life alone; regeneration changes spiritual status, not flesh.
In simple terms: Human nature stays corrupt; only spirit is renewed.
Key Takeaway
Focus on spiritual renewal, not expecting moral perfection.
Themes
theity
spirituality
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
explanatory
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
- theological study
Key Concepts
Regeneration
new birth
spiritual transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile spiritual renewal with unchanged moral conduct?
- Can spiritual change influence actions without altering nature?
A Different Perspective
Regeneration does not change physical behavior, leading to possible moral complacency.