1Cor 3:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Paul accuses them of being “carnal” because of their jealousy, strife, and divisions. These behaviors show that they are still controlled by their sinful nature. Instead of being united in love, they were competing and arguing with each other. Paul says, “Are you not carnal, and walk as men?” They were acting like ordinary people who do not know Christ, rather than as mature Christians who are guided by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:3 ). True religion brings peace and unity, not contention and division.

‏ 1 Corinthians 3:3

v. 3: Paul accuses them of being “carnal” because of their jealousy, strife, and divisions. These behaviors show that they are still controlled by their sinful nature. Instead of being united in love, they were competing and arguing with each other. Paul says, “Are you not carnal, and walk as men?” They were acting like ordinary people who do not know Christ, rather than as mature Christians who are guided by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:3 ^a). True religion brings peace and unity, not contention and division.