TRANSFORMED!
By Joel Finck
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2
It seems to be the
undying goal of the world around us to "press us into its mold"
and turn out uniform robots who are "politically correct."
To live as a Christian in a non-Christian world definitely causes
one to stick out like a sore thumb! Yet this is exactly what God
calls us to do in Romans 12:2, "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."
Being different than the
world is not an end in itself. It merely comes with the territory of
being saved. Paul begins with a negative admonition, "be not
conformed." This word "conformed" comes from the
Greek word from which we get our word schematic. For those who are
not electronics buffs, a schematic diagram is a detailed drawing of
electrical circuits. It often seems that the church at large is
attempting to see how closely it can imitate the world's schematic,
or pattern, whether it be in dress, music or view of life. We must
be careful not to be guilty of this.
On a positive note, Paul
tells us how to avoid conformity to the world "by the renewing
of your mind." True transformation (literally, metamorphosis)
comes when the child of God fills his or her mind with the life
changing Word of God. Only regular reading, study and meditation on
the Scriptures will bring lasting and positive change in the
believer. All attempts at mere self-reformation are bound to fail and do not glorify
God. However, true transformation in the life of a believer proves,
in a practical way, "that good and acceptable and perfect will
of God." Is God's will being demonstrated in your life?
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Christ DIED, that’s HISTORY.
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