Overview
Scripture uses "flesh" in two primary ways: the sinful nature inherited from Adam that produces worldly desires and behaviors, and Christ's physical body given as a sacrifice for humanity's redemption. Understanding both meanings is essential to Christian living and faith.
Key Scriptures
"Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these" (Galatians 5:19-21, ESV).
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh" (John 6:51, ESV).
"Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you'" (John 6:53, ESV).
Application
Recognize the flesh's desires within you and daily depend on Christ's Spirit to mortify sin and embrace the nourishment of Christ's sacrificial work.