We are to present ourselves to God and seek that He transform and renew our minds in the Spirit. We understand the will of God through the Word of God. ng what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Our society can have a terrible influence on us and our children. So that His blessed face may be seen. And let us gaze at Yeshua, him who is The Author and The Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was his, endured the cross and ignored the shame, and he sits upon the right side of the throne of God. Could it be that one reason so many who profess Christ have difficulty discerning God's will for their life is that they are conforming to the world's way of thinking and failing to spend time in His Word to allow the Spirit to renew their minds and transform them from glory to glory? The voice was as good as his, and the man could have done what he did. And eagerly welcome people as guests into your home. NIV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Mary sat in stillness, or in leisure, listening to and learning from Jesus. To please the world; to get as large a portion as we can of its goods; to provide amply for ourselves and our children; to obtain and maintain a respectable station in itthis is the grand bent of man's carnal heart. implying that they were already allowing themselves to be poured into the mold of the godless world (Gal 1:4, 1Jn 2:15-note, 1Jn 2:16-note, 1Jn 2:17-note, Jas 4:4-note). In all these and in similar cases, it does not differ from the word heart, i.e. A mans schema is not the same when he is seventeen as it is when he is seventy; it is not the same when he goes out to work as when he is dressed for dinner. But we can stop from playing with those satanic thoughts. Amplified Bible (AMP). However, it takes approximately five minutes for the eye to adapt to bright sunlight from darkness.). Paul is actually calling us to think Christianly. To make a deliberate break from the decadent mind-set of a decaying society and reorient ourselves toward God. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will. The Passion Translation is a registered trademark of Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. Thus, to be godly, is to give up ourselves to God. These visiting believers would have brought the gospel with them. That song got to Jerome Hines. Be ready to entertain those who do good: as there is occasion, we must welcome strangers. But how emphatically expressed is the injunction to let nothing on our part prevent it! The work of the Holy Ghost first begins in the understanding, and is carried on to the will, affections, and conversation, till there is a change of the whole man into the likeness of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness. VCG, More about Jesus let me learn, The Passion Translation New Testament book. Be devoted to tenderly loving your fellow believers. like newborn babes long for (epipotheo - earnestly, intensely crave a command in the aorist imperative = indicates this is NOT optional! 21. Once you begin, there is no knowing where you will stop. I applaud the life and ministry of Brian Simmons! He approves of nothing but obedience to His own commandments. Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed (anakainoo = present tense = continuous process; passive voice = outside force producing this effect, i.e., the Spirit) day by day, for momentary, light affliction is producing (working out) for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.. (2Cor 4:16, 17,18), Again writing to the saints at Colossae Paul encourage them that, and have put on the new self who is being renewed (anakainoo = present tense = continuous process; passive voice = outside force producing this effect, i.e., the Spirit) to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him. I own dozens of translations and hundreds of commentaries to immerse myself in the language and the context of the biblical narrative to see how the Living Word of God impacts culture and the love of God transforms lives. Keep them dwelling richly within you, hide them within your heart, and you shall taste the blessedness of the man whose "delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law doth he meditate dayand night." There is a growing realization of the ineffable holiness of God and of the righteousness and spirituality of the Law, and the extent of its requirements. The Cross of Christ has come in between the believer and the world (cp Ga 2:20-note). Then you will learn to know Gods will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Now your new mind allows you at least the potential to see life the way God sees life. God says, "All right, I'll take it." Triumph at last, with nothing between! Whatever our gifts or situations may be, let us try to employ ourselves humbly, diligently, cheerfully, and in simplicity; not seeking our own credit or profit, but the good of many, for this world and that which is to come. How fearful, then, how dangerous, and yet how ensnaring is that worldly conformity which sets us in deadly opposition to that good and perfect will of God which was, and is "acceptable" to his dear Son, to all the holy angels round the throne, to the spirits of just men made perfect, to his spiritually-minded people on earth, and hateful to none but devils and carnal, ungodly men. But your submission does not meet our needs at this time. Sometimes this really means not at this timeor ever. So they try the next publisher and the next. Brain first! It's amusing to think of how a naturally round watermelon can become square because of the shape of the container in which it's grown. Pauls prohibition is directed against a manner of life that does not come from nor is representative of the new creatures (creations) believers are in their inner being as the result of regeneration by the Holy Spirit Who now indwells every child of God (see Romans 8:9- note). are you a professing Christian? And not only do, but study and take care to do, that which is amiable and creditable, and recommends religion to all with whom you converse. This is the transforming of the mind. The entertainment media, for example, offer various forms of sinful behavior for our listening and viewing "pleasure." (See related resource - an Inductive Study on the Power of God's Word). Finally they reached the end of all that difficulty, and smooth pavement stretched out before them. The result is freedom, joy, and thankfulness for all the gifts of God. Metamorphoo is found 4x in the NT - Mt 17:12, Mk 9:2, Ro 12:2, 2Co 3:18 and is translated twice as transfigured and twice as transformed. If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature (or creation); old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new. (2Co 5:17) If there be not a radical difference between their present state and that in which they were by nature, they have no title to the character of Christians. Dont be a conformer. Avenge not yourselves. 11Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot! This means that we are all vitally joined to one another, with each contributing to the others. You can't serve God and mammon (see Matthew 6:24-note). It is like the saber that the soldier carries into battle; it must not trail unsheathed upon the ground lest point and edge be dulled; both must be kept keen and sharp, that execution may be done upon the foe. They know his will is good, but they admit that they are not pleased with it, especially in those areas where the culture they were brought up in has an extremely different view. In the spiritual body, some are fitted for and called to one sort of work; others for another sort of work. (Romans 12 - Hodge's Commentary on Romans). This shows that, in general, it is not difficult to discriminate Christians from the world. How opposite is this to the reigning morality of the heathen world! your bodies--that is, "yourselves in the body," considered as the organ of the inner life. Jeremiah His character should not only be free from blemish, but even from suspicion, as untarnished as the modesty of a woman, or the honor and bravery of a man. In ideas similar to Jesus command to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind (Matt. The price of spiritual power is a purity of heart. Your life is being changed either by pressure from without (conformation) or by power from within (transformation). Turn off your television sets and think about what God has said! The battle ground between an evil conformity and a good transformation is within the mind of the believer. (cp notes on "two masters" in Matthew 6:24 (note). Romans 12:2 Context. Start the discipline of thinking Gods thoughts after Him. They can infiltrate the minds of you and your children only if you refuse to use the discernment, power, and instruction God has provided to everyone who is redeemed by faith in His Son Jesus Christ (Eph. The Berkeley Translation renders this adjust yourselves to humble situations.. In a similar way, the believer's inner redeemed (divine - 2Pe 1:4-note) nature is to continually be manifest outwardly in our daily thoughts, words and deeds. Let not men be so far the dupes of self-deception as to reckon themselves Christians, while they are unchanged in heart and life. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. And you shall learn to prize these words as among your choicest treasures: "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, EVEN AS I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in His love." Be a thermostat. We struggle and struggle in vain to submit to a will that we do not believe to be good, but when we see that it is good, we submit to it with delight. And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of [your] mind, that ye may prove what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. When you are awake at night, think of a helpful verse (Ed note: see 2Pe 1:4-note regarding His precious and magnificent promises). Mt 6:10; 7:21; 12:50; 18:14; 21:31; 26:42; Mark 3:35; Luke 12:47; 22:42; 23:25; Jn 1:13; 4:34; 5:30; 6:38, 39, 40; 7:17; 9:31; Acts 13:22; 21:14; 22:14; Ro 1:10-note; Ro 2:18-note; Ro 12:2-note; Ro 15:32-note; 1Cor 1:1; 7:37; 16:12; 2Cor 1:1; 8:5; Gal 1:4; Ep 1:1-note, Ep 1:5-note, Ep 1:9-note, Ep 1:11-note; Ep 2:3-note; Ep 5:17-note; Ep 6:6-note; Col 1:1-note, Col 1:9-note; Col 4:12-note; 1Th 4:3-note; 1Th 5:18-note; 2Ti 1:1-note; 2Ti 2:26-note; He 10:7-note, He 10:9-note, He 10:10-note, He 10:36-note; He 13:21-note; 1Pe 2:15-note; 1Pe 3:17-note; 1Pe 4:2-note, 1Pe 4:19-note; 2Pe 1:21-note; 1Jn 2:17; 5:14; Rev 4:11-note. Romans 12:1 (note) speaks of a specific act in which we offer ourselves to God and Romans12:2 tells us of two ongoing activities (both are present tense) that carry out the intent to present ourselves as a living sacrifice. That's what Barbara Bradley, a correspondent for National Public Radio, tells aspiring journalists. This world or age is like that in the days of Judges when "there was no king in Israel; every man did what was right in his own eyes." get to know the Bible better! The eye takes approximately 30 minutes to fully adapt from bright sunlight to complete darkness and become one million times more sensitive than at full daylight. When Israel took that vow (Ex 19:8, 24:7), it was only to break it all too soon. Romans 12:2 (NRSA) Suschematizo also conveys the thought of following a manner of life that is unstable and changing rather than enduring. Heaven is our country, and the Lord is our King. Matthew Romans 12:2 (RSVA) The Bible is meant not merely to inform As you do, your mind will be renewed. The Holy Ghost wrote the Word, and if you make much of the Word, He will make much of you. Worship of our Savior should be followed by working out of our salvation. And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. It is not simply a collection of fine proverbs and noble teachings for men to admire and quote as they might Shakespeare. That is a sign of a transformed mind. we'll be out of step with the world. The idea is rather simple: We are to allow the transforming Word of God to work within us and produce outward results, instead of permitting external pressures to shape us. It is a commandment which we have to brace ourselves to perform, day by day to set ourselves to the task of more completely assimilating ourselves to our Lord. It is like the saber that the soldier carries into battle; it must not trail unsheathed upon the ground lest point and edge be dulled; both must be kept keen and sharp, that execution may be done upon the foe. Now think with me for a moment. Romans 12:2 (MSG) . You see a man as a person, even though he has been a crotchety, grouchy, old boss whom you thought was out to make every moment that you lived unpleasant. (Haldane). 18. That was what he lived for. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Dont be smug or even think for a moment that you know it all. . Romans 12:2 (MSG) (Ed note: Physiologically this phenomenon is what is referred to in ophthalmic terms as adaptation. First he pitched his tent toward Sodom (Ge 13:10, 11). March 2018 To be transformed describes a change on the outside that comes from the inside (an "inside job" so to speak). (J. C. Ryle. Would you flame with vehement (marked by intensity of feeling or conviction) love? He emerged from that experience looking at the world, "as differently from other men as if he had come out of that dark hole walking on his hands. (Middletown Bible), Alexander Maclaren writes this "transformation is no sudden thing, though the revolution which underlies it may be instantaneous. Then you will be able to know the will of God - what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. Luke It is ill for an heir of heaven to be a great friend with the heirs of hell (read especially James 4:4). Albert Lee (Our Daily Bread), The Savior can satisfy fully Many persons become for a time changed in conduct from various motives, who are not changed in heart by the Spirit of God, and the truth believed respecting the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. You'll be changed from the inside out. And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, and ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. The gospel was probably brought into Rome in two ways. "That's tough," you say. You can't go on thinking the way the world around you thinks and still not give in and be conformed to what it does. Be reconciled to the place God in his providence puts you in, whatever it be. Every believer can now wear the PBPGIFWMY button which means "Please Be Patient. To conform ourselves to the ways of this present evil age (Ga 1:4) is to be unfaithful to the One whom the world has rejected but whom we confess as our Lord and Savior. (Modified from source unknown), The world system is committed to at least four major objectives, which I can summarize in four words: fortune, fame, power, pleasure. The believer belongs to heaven and to the age to come and no longer has to (or should) think like an unbeliever. Sanday and Headlam's paraphrase - Do not adopt the external and fleeting fashion of this world, but be ye transformed in your inmost nature. 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No one discovers the line of action which from possessing these characteristics can be identified as the will of God unless he is transformed from his native affinity to the world by the renewing of his mind by the Holy Spirit. Now, we often get into this worldly conformity, and run the risk of dulling the sword and sullying the shield, by degrees. Indeed, our daily actions should be an extension of our act of consecration. And so, we come to You now desiring, not only to know the truth, but that the truth might possess our lives. In these first two verses of Romans 12 note the progression Dedication We can take such evil thoughts captive in Christ and cast them down. The god and prince of this world is Satan (2Cor 4:4; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11. Sanctification means that we are made the children of God. Job As we yield to Christ and turn from our self-sufficiency to depend fully on Him, we gain a new perspective. Each peak we climb opens wider and clearer prospects into the untravelled land before us. A Christian should be what was said of an ancient knight, "without fear and without reproach." February 2018 Anyone speaking with divine authority--whether with reference to the past, the present, or the future--was termed a prophet ( Exodus 7:1 ). I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. Read 42 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. (Phillips: Touchstone). And do not ye be conformed to this world, but be ye reformed in newness of your wit, that ye prove which is the will of God, good, and well pleasing, and perfect. When you sin, confess and repent. "Love not the world" 1John 2:15. Instead, change the way you think. Beloved, there is no "middle ground", no neutral territory - if you are a follower of Christ, you are either a conformer or a transformer! 2 Chronicles Weymouth: And do not follow the customs of the present age, but be transformed by the entire renewal of your minds, so that you may learn by experience what God's will is--that will which is good and beautiful and perfect. Naught of this worlds delusive dream: Turned upside down, we see everything suspended precariously, dependent on God rather than being solid and secure. then use it often to encourage others. Not being conformed is not a negative approach so much as it is a positive one. He calls us to think His thoughts after Him and to conform our thoughts to His will and His ways. Guard against that which checks its growth. (seerelated devotional). Someone urged him to train it, and so he did. (Ed: Dear reader - Stop right here! For instance, it is Gods will for us to be good citizens as a challenge to those opposed to Christ (1 Peter 2:15), to give God thanks no matter what (1 Thess. Neos means new in point of time; kainos means new in point of character and nature. Rejoice with them that rejoice; and weep--the "and" should probably be omitted. A Christian should be what was said of an ancient knight, "without fear and without reproach." Give place unto wrath. Start for FREE. But the more mature Christian will begin to love all the ways of God and find them increasingly pleasing. We are hedged in, it is true, by the precepts of the gospel, the alarms of a tender conscience, and many powerful restraints, so many banks and dykes to keep out the sea of the world; but, as in Holland, if one breach be made in the dyke, the sea at once rushes in, so, if one gap be made in the conscience, then the sea of worldliness rushes through the breach, and but for God's grace would soon deluge the soul. If I said to you, I was taken to the store-thats passive, someone else drove me. -Fanny J. Crosby. In other words, do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of the 'olam hazeh. see Lk 1:37ASV), cultivating an "infant like" attitude (see 1Pe 2:1-note for what you need to do to cultivate this desire and give you an "appetite". John Piper describes this approach in his sermon on Romans 12:1-2, the passage that instructs us to "not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.". Such a life brings comfort, confidence, assurance, etc. These converted returnees could have brought the gospel back home. AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you. Abraham, the separated believer, the friend of God (James 2:23), had the greater ministry to the pagans than did Lot, the friend of the world. or "What do I do?" I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. You Christians ought to watch against the beginning of worldly conformity. Hence on the Mount of Transfiguration the glory which was Jesus' essential and eternal inner divine nature, shone outward, for a brief time and to a limited degree. Your mind is the control center of your attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and actions. God loves us too much to let us stay as we are. Oh! The process of non-conformity is a continuous duty that runs parallel with the continual process of being transformed (see discussion below) or as Harris summarizes it -- "a continual renunciation and renewal.". Then you will be able to test what God wants for you. But when the mind is transformed by the Spirit of God, you no longer look at people that way. Once you get to that place, then He is free and able to direct your steps (Pr 20:24) -- every one of which is a fulfillment of His will. Deuteronomy #4 his good, pleasing, and perfect will. New Christians sometimes admit that some parts of Gods will are not pleasing to them. "What will you give me in return?" (cp Mt 23:25,26). We don't assume that any of this glorifies God. This sign caught Ruths attention: End of construction. 17 Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE, says the Lord. And let not your behaviour be like that of this world, but be changed and made new in mind, so that by experience you may have knowledge of the good and pleasing and complete purpose of God. We are to be known and noticed as His subjects; and therefore it is His desire, that we do not adopt the sinful customs of the land in which we sojourn. You can break me, sir, and the union can break me. 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