Romans 8:7-9 For the mindset of the flesh is hostile toward God, for it does not submit itself to the law of God for it cannot. So those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
The battle for righteousness is spiritual in nature. The “flesh” is not spiritual, but carnal. Just as the reality of our pursuit of righteousness is spiritual, so will the victory also be in the spirit. Yeshua told the Samaritan woman at the well …
John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
Then let me ask a question. Since we are fleshly human beings, and the flesh cannot please God, should we, therefore; just give up the pursuit of holiness? read on here