--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And the flesh is that reprehensible…" description: "\"And the flesh is that reprehensible preference for self that lurks within every one of our hearts. It is that base and selfish instinct to preserve our..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2db/eric-ludy-13216_christ_and-the-flesh-is-that-reprehensible-pref_875239.png" --- # And the flesh is that reprehensible preference for self… ![“And the flesh is that reprehensible preference for self that lurks within every one of our hearts. It is that base and selfish instinct to preserve our own interests at the expense of God's interests. It's devious, it's deceitful, it's self-indulgent. It's interested only in selfish comfort and…” quote by Eric Ludy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2db/eric-ludy-13216_christ_and-the-flesh-is-that-reprehensible-pref_875239.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2db/eric-ludy-13216_christ_and-the-flesh-is-that-reprehensible-pref_875239.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2db/eric-ludy-13216_christ_and-the-flesh-is-that-reprehensible-pref_875239.png) > “And the flesh is that reprehensible preference for self that lurks within every one of our hearts. It is that base and selfish instinct to preserve our own interests at the expense of God's interests. It's devious, it's deceitful, it's self-indulgent. It's interested only in selfish comfort and will happily crucify Christ afresh to secure it. God also has another name for it- sin.” [Eric Ludy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eric-ludy/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Human selfishness is portrayed as a sinful, self‑serving instinct that opposes divine will. **In simple terms:** Selfishness is a sinful instinct opposing God. Key Takeaway Recognize and resist selfish impulses. Themes sin selfishness spiritual conflict human nature Mood serious contemplative Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - personal decision making - moral dilemmas - spiritual reflection Key Concepts theology psychology ethics Questions to Reflect On - What motivates selfish behavior? - How can one cultivate selflessness? 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