Rom 8:8 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 8. So then ] Because this carnal mind is enmity against God, they that are in the flesh -who are under the power of the workings of this carnal mind, (which every soul is that has not received redemption in the blood of the Lamb,)- Cannot please God. ] Because of the rebellious workings of this principle of rebellion and hatred . And, if they cannot please God, they must be displeasing to him; and consequently in the broad road to final perdition.

‏ Romans 8:8

Verse 8. So then] Because this carnal mind is enmity against God, they that are in the flesh-who are under the power of the workings of this carnal mind, (which every soul is that has not received redemption in the blood of the Lamb,)-

Cannot please God.] Because of the rebellious workings of this principle of rebellion and hatred. And, if they cannot please God, they must be displeasing to him; and consequently in the broad road to final perdition.