[RnMomof7]

Reading scripture , like all reading you must take context into the meaning ...Knowing that it was a sin to the jews to eat blood... onw has to consider just what He meant . Jesus would never tell men to sin .

Lexicon :: Strong's G4561 - sarx

σάρξ

Transliteration sarx	Pronunciation sä'rks (Key)
Part of Speech feminine noun	Root Word (Etymology) Probably from the base of σαρόω (G4563)
Dictionary Aids Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry TDNT Reference: 7:98,1000
Outline of Biblical Usage flesh (the soft substance of the living body, which covers the bones and is permeated with blood) of both man and beasts the body the body of a man used of natural or physical origin, generation or relationship born of natural generation the sensuous nature of man, "the animal nature" without any suggestion of depravity the animal nature with cravings which incite to sin the physical nature of man as subject to suffering a living creature (because possessed of a body of flesh) whether man or beast the flesh, denotes mere human nature, the earthly nature of man apart from divine influence, and therefore prone to sin and opposed to God
KJV Translation Count — Total: 151x The KJV translates Strongs G4561 in the following manner: flesh (147x), carnal (2x), carnally minded (with G5427) (1x), fleshly (1x).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon Help Unlike man Christ had a Divine nature, that man needs if he is ever to see the Father ... That is found only in Christ. Rom 8:7 Because the carnal G4561 mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Tools specific to Rom 8:8 Rom 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Rom 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Rom 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Rom 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. Rom 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

[verga]

You do know I am going to be making a Novena for you.

[Grateful2God]

Unlike man Christ had a Divine nature, that man needs if he is ever to see the Father ... That is found only in Christ.

When we partake of the Holy Eucharist, It is Jesus Himself: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.

[Grateful2God]

Knowing that it was a sin to the jews to eat blood... onw has to consider just what He meant . Jesus would never tell men to sin .

He and His Apostles ate grain off the stalks on the Sabbath. That was a sin to the Jews, too. The Pharisees called them on it.

[metmom]

He was doing alright until he suggested religious activity as a way to combat the flesh.

Engaging in ceremonies or other religious activity is no way to combat the flesh.

The only way to deal with it is for it to die.

[Cvengr]

A good word study is the discernment between:

Worldliness
Carnality
The Body
The Flesh
Soul
Spirit
Heart

Get’s more interesting when combining both Hebrew and Greek word studies.