July 28, 2026 4:00 am
Carnal Christians, still controlled by the desires of the flesh, are a cause of great concern when they remain babies indefinitely. Spiritual growth comes only through study of the Word, accompanied by belief and obedience. Every Christian should strive to grow to maturity and continue growing, as encouraged by Scripture.
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Stunted Growth in Carnal Christians. And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ I have fed you with milk, and not with meat for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. first Corinthians three, one through two. The Apostle Paul here makes a clear distinction between spiritual Christians, controlled and led by the Holy Spirit, and carnal Christians, still controlled by the desires of the flesh.
A carnal Christian is a baby Christian. Baby Christians are a cause of great rejoicing when they are newborn believers, just like baby people. But if they remain babies indefinitely, they become an annoyance to hear and a tragedy to behold. Each born-again believer needs urgently to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That spiritual growth comes only through study of the Word, accompanied by belief and obedience.
First, there must be the sincere milk of the Word, but that is good only for the first stages of growth. For everyone that useth milk is unskillful in the Word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Scripture encourages us to grow to maturity and then to continue growing. Carnal Christians are not necessarily pseudo-Christians, although they should examine themselves to determine whether their profession of faith in Christ is genuine, but they should not be content to remain spiritual babes.
Every Christian should be able to say with the prophet Jeremiah, Thy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart. For I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts. Jeremiah 15, 16. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us.
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