Those who live according to the flesh allow their life course to be determined basically by their sinful human nature. One scholar says about that word at Romans 8: 5: “They set their minds on ​ — are most deeply interested in, constantly talk about, engage and glory in — ​ the things pertaining to the flesh. ”
Üks õpetlane selgitab, et need, kelle kohta seda sõna on kasutatud, keskenduvad oma isekatele ihadele: nad on neist „äärmiselt huvitatud, muudkui räägivad neist, rahuldavad neid ja on seejuures uhked ”.