• Romans 8:6-8
    For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
     
  • Ephesians 2:1-3
    And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.
     
  • 1 John 2:15-17
    Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
     
  • James 4:4
    Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
     
  • Isaiah 14:13-14
    For you have said in your heart:
    'I will ascend into heaven,
    I will exalt my throne above the stars of God;
    I will also sit on the mount of the congregation
    On the farthest sides of the north;
    I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,
    I will be like the Most High.'

     
  • 1 Corinthians 2:14
    But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
     
  • Romans 1:20-21
    For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Enmity Against God


Resources

The Christian Walk (Part Four): Mutual Submission in Godly Fear

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Human nature, with its carnal mind, stands in direct opposition to God's will, harboring enmity against His law and authority. As described, this inherent hostility means that the carnal mind is not subject to God's law, nor does it desire to be, and indeed cannot be without divine intervention. This resistance stems from a …


Human Will and God's Sovereignty (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The estrangement between God and mankind stems from a simple cause: mankind does not believe God, and a large portion will not accept this truth unless specifically called. Mankind, deceived by its carnal nature, so hated the Creator God and Savior that they put Him to a vicious death, failing to recognize Who He truly was. In …


God Hates? (Part Two)

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Almighty God loves righteousness—something which Gods saints should emulate. Conversely, God abhors, disdains, and hates evil, particularly the Nicolaitans'.


God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Mankind's enmity against God is a pervasive and enduring condition rooted in a refusal to submit to His sovereign rule. This separation stems from sin, as humanity consistently leans on its own understanding rather than following God's laws, which are always right. Despite God's merciful appeals for repentance and His promise of …


Peace With God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Like the restless motions of the sea, man will always have conflict without God's intervention and without the guiding influence of God's Holy Spirit.


God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has providentially given us trials to build character, proving beyond a doubt that we believe Him and have a burning desire to be at one with Him.


Separation and Oneness With God

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Since the beginning, God's purpose has been to bring all things into harmony with Him, giving mankind a respite from the heaviness of a sin-laden world.


A Hidden Mystery in God!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Before anyone can have fellowship before God, the obstacle of sin must be eliminated, which is a permanent barrier between us and God.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Enmity Against God