Here we explore what the carnal nature is and how it affects the Christian. The carnal nature or the "flesh" desires to live independent of the Gospel. Typically this happens one of two ways: 1) By earning salvation through being "good enough" for God, rather than receiving righteousness through the work of Christ or 2) By choosing to find satisfaction and fulfillment outside of Him. While we have been given victory over the flesh through Jesus Christ, we can still choose to live by the flesh. The antidote to this is living by the Spirit.