The word ‘flesh’ occurs 147 times in the New Testament, 97 of which are in Paul’s letters (principally Romans and Galatians). Flesh is not of itself evil, but rather transient. Life ’in the flesh’ is normal human existence, yet is still only human (Gal 2:20). The same meaning is found in the Old Testament. Since our humanity is sin’s gateway, and often the vehicle by which sin is practised, it can only lead us towards death (Rom. 8:6–8).