As I read Titus 2.12-15 this past week, I thought more about this carnal nature thing that I previously touched on here and here. I think Paul is clear.
... renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
This is what we preach. We need not teach stumbling. Instead we teach our goal and His strengthening to achieve it. We are eager to do what is good as we wait for our blessed hope ... this is what we teach! Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever (Dan 12.1-4)
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