Contemplative Bible Reading

Romans 8:5-7 (New English Translation)

⁵ For those who live according to the flesh have their outlook shaped by the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit have their outlook shaped by the things of the Spirit. ⁶ For the outlook of the flesh is death, but the outlook of the Spirit is life and peace, ⁷ because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so.

I like the words used in this New English Translation version of these verses. The world outlook hit me. How do I see? That is my outlook.

Do I want to see life and peace or death? That is a pretty simple choice. How in the world can I choose to see death? Still, many of us do choose that outlook. What is wrong with us? How does God tolerate us?