The “spiritual” man …I Corinthians 2:14-15, 6-10 – Judges (appraises) the gospel of the cross by the Holy Spirit’s confirmed revelation (compares spiritual things with spiritual).I Corinthians 1:18, 22-24, 30-31 – The spiritual man understands and values the gospel.I Corinthians 2:4-5Just because a person believes in the gospel does not mean he is a spiritual man.I Corinthians 14:37 – Recognizes the authority of the apostolic writingsGalatians 5:2 – 6:1 – Walks by the spiritGalatians 6:7-8The “spiritual” person is not …Acts 17:22 – Simply religiousI Timothy 4:3-4 – In denial of lawful pleasuresI John 2:3-5 – Simply saying he knows GodII Corinthians 11:13, 15, 19-21 – Simply esteemed by othersI Corinthians 5:1-2 – Simply a member of a local churchApplicationMatthew 7:15 – judging othersJohn 7:23-24 – judging ourselvesJames 1:25Why do we care?Romans 8:5-6Romans 7:24-8:2