The term "carnal Christians" refers to believers who, despite having accepted Christ, continue to live according to their sinful nature rather than the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This concept is primarily derived from 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, where the Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church, stating, "I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, for you are still of the flesh" (ESV). Here, Paul distinguishes between mature believers (spiritual) and those who are still influenced by their carnal, or fleshly, desires.The term "carnal" itself denotes a focus on worldly desires and behaviors, which can lead to divisions and strife within the church, as seen in the Corinthian context (1 Corinthians 3:3). This state of being does not imply that such individuals are not saved, but rather that their spiritual growth is stunted due to their continued engagement with sin and worldly practices. The call for carnal Christians is one of transformation and growth, encouraging them to seek a deeper relationship with God and to live by the Spirit, as highlighted in Galatians 5:16-25, which contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit.