But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them , because they are spiritually discerned. [15] But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. There are lots of natural men in this world even in the church,some are even pastors. One time l had a pastor come out and testify that he entered ministry without being born again. That is, he was preaching and pastoring a church yet not born again. The carnal christian is the force behind division in the body. The Corinthian church were divided, some said they belong to Paul and others Apollos and Paul said they were carnal. The major cause of denominationalism amongst Nigerians and the body of Christ is carnality. The spiritual man judges all things. That is he investigates and examines all things. He is not quick to judge or make conclusions about what he hears. When he hears somebody has fallen into a sin,he doesn't conclude but investigates. It is in our nature as humans to be happy and rush into comclusions when we hear evil and negative reports about any body. But the spiritual man investigates all things. He does not rejoice in the down fall of another man. he spiritual man has a depth of brokenness and meekness. It is expressed in his choice of words,attitude and character. He is gentle and kind. He does not act it but it flows from the inside. lets grow spiritually in Christ path.
Wow, this is deep. A pastor not born again? Indeed carnality is the mother of division in the body of Christ. God is love and when we r carnal, we don't love hence the division. Thank you for your contribution it is valued.