Be Ye Transformed, Part 4

Be Ye Transformed, Part 4

"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. 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." Romans 12:1, 2

Our thoughts lead to our habits. Our habits lead to our lifestyle. Our lifestyle leads to our destiny. The destiny God has in mind for us is to spend eternity with Him. He does not want us to be "conformed to this world" (verse 2). He didn’t create us to follow after the standards, attitudes, practices, of this society. Replacing our old ways of thinking with God's point of view, we begin to recognize God’s will more and more. It becomes easier to hear His voice as He gives us spiritual principles for every day living.

God’s desire is that we be continually transformed by the renewing of our minds, by changing the way we think. Then we will always be able to determine what God really wants. God’s will is God’s word and God’s will is good. God’s will is acceptable or well-pleasing. God’s will is perfect. "The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults" (Psalms 19:7:12).

"However, the person who continues to study God's perfect teachings that make people free and who remains committed to them will be blessed. People like that don't merely listen and forget; they actually do what God's teachings say" (James 1:25 GWT). My friend, make the decision to change. Find out what God wants and don’t just be a hearer of His word only, be a doer.