THE WORLD SAYS: We must CONFORM man in our image. Turn off your television sets and think about what God has said! is purity of heart. This process is the only effective preservative against outward conformity to this present age. but It is not the heart we are called to judge. If we are conformed to this world, we lose the sweet understanding that we had before of the precious truth of God; we lose that tender sensitiveness of conscience, whereby sin, any sin, becomes a grief and a burden to the soul. Leviticus That is, even your willingness to be available to Him, this is his will. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! . Or ministry, let us wait on--"be occupied with." I give it to you for the rest of my life, to be your instrument for whatever you want." The battle ground between an evil conformity and a good transformation is within the mind of the believer. 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. February 2018 Be a soldier that asks for nothing but the orders of the commander. Although seeking Gods specific leading is part of it, another aspect that is just as vital is to follow the clearly defined elements of Gods will each and every day. Paul is saying in essence "Trust God's will to be good (cp Pr 3:5-6), test your confidence by doing God's will and you will discover God's way truly is good, pleasing and perfect". (For full messages Read Romans 12:2 Transfiguration), William MacDonald explains that the world as "as used here means the society or system that man has built in order to make himself happy without God. If your grace-gift is serving, then thrive in serving others well. We think of it as specific directions at a specific time, and we only seek it when we have some big problem to face. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Dont be a conformer. We want it to be accomplished. But the entire world system is summed up in three terms: "the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life [or the ostentation of living]" (1Jn 2:16-note). God himself sounds a retreat to us to call us off the world. When we feel pressure to conform, character can stand firm on the bedrock of conviction, saying, "This is God's way and it is best." And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. as much as lieth in you--or, "dependeth on you." 1 Corinthians Romans 12:2 (NRSA) Before we were saved, we were conformed to this present evil age and. And be ye not conformed to this world--Compare Ephesians 2:2 , Galatians 1:4 , Greek. Heres what I mean. We stop and we think and we consult the Wisdom of our own country, heaven, and we don't assume that the conventional wisdom of this age is God's wisdom. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will. Eph 4:17 This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind20 But you did not learn Christ in this way. (NLT - Tyndale House), Phillips: Stop being poured into the mold by the external and fleeting fashions of this age, but undergo a deep inner change by the qualitative renewing of your mind. 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. That's what Barbara Bradley, a correspondent for National Public Radio, tells aspiring journalists. God doesn't take us out of the world; he wants us to live in it, but to change our thinking. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. Standing upright, we see a world rising on the foundations of our own achievements. Romans 12:2. Lord. 12And so, dear brothers and sisters,[a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. But it isn't like that. This is merely a strong way of characterizing all undue self-elevation. How do I feel about the preacher?". He approves of nothing but obedience to His own commandments. 13:18; 17:9. You cant be in God's army and be a civilian. The Transforming Power of The Gospel, Your Proper Role in The Body . In every high-pressure situation, we can react like most people or we can choose to be different. To be transformed describes a change on the outside that comes from the inside (an "inside job" so to speak). O professor (a person who affirms a faith in or allegiance to something), too little separated from sinners, you know not what you lose by your conformity to the world. How does this supernatural mind renewal take place? but condescend--"condescending" to men of low estate--or (as some render the words), "inclining unto the things that be lowly." In contrast, our mind can be the place where we seek to enjoy the pleasures of purity and devise plans to serve, help, and heal. 3 Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasingover and over poured out. And first, the all-comprehensive duty. (Ro 8:23-note). 8. . To keep out the weeds of the world, seek continually to yield to and walk by the Spirit (Gal 5:16-note) Who produces the fruit that effectively strangles the weeds. Then we will act in a manner that pleases Him. We are to present ourselves to God and seek that He transform and renew our minds in the Spirit. the Lord led me . And you will agree that what he wants is right. (Romans 12 - Hodge's Commentary on Romans). (Romans 12 - The Expositor's Greek Testament). He was not longer singing for the advancement of Jerome Hines, he was singing for the glory of God. 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. Then you go back to your routine and determine that your life will be in line with the Word of God. Whatever property, or comfort, or friends, or health, or earthly happiness we have been deprived of, it was better for us to lose, than to retain them. Through eternal years the same. David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread), We must read Scripture every day 4, 5. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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. This means that we are all vitally joined to one another, with each contributing to the others. As clearly stated in Joshua 1:8 (note) a key element in this process is meditation which is so crucial to mind renewal but unfortunately is a vital spiritual discipline which is seldom practiced by Christians today. 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. More of His holy will discern; 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." your bodies--that is, "yourselves in the body," considered as the organ of the inner life. Esther Romans 12:1-2 (TPT) "Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God's marvelous mercies? (MORNING THOUGHTS), Octavius WinslowA canker into the very core of your spirituality! 18 And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me, Says the Lord Almighty. How do I feel about my job? But the World is the world still. The will of God is your being willing to do his will. Note that transformed is Passive Voice which indicates that this process is being performed by an outside force, the Holy Spirit (see especially 2Cor 3:18) God's Word (See discussion below under "renewing of your mind), not a change produced by our self effort. "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world" is a prohibition which should never be absent from the eye of a traveler to the heavenly city. Believers are to be insulated from the world (like Daniel in the midst of idol infested Babylon) but not isolated from the world. It is more that you start doing some things that they don't do at all, like loving your enemy (try this one in your own strength), forgiving when you have been unjustly wronged, returning good for evil, showing kindness to those who are repay you with an ungrateful attitude. Nothing preventing the least of His favor: This term expresses the result of ones purpose or desire. gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue (to pluck out, tear out; take out from a number and so deliver, set free from danger) us from this present evil (pernicious) age (aion), according to the will of our God and Father (Gal 1:4-note). Let nothing between. Ask earnestly for the discovery of every secret sin--of anything that is not in perfect harmony with the will of God. Then you will be able to test and approve what Gods will ishis good, pleasing and perfect will. It will never be dull. ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ", https://www.thepassiontranslation.com/testimonial/lou-engle/, "With the Mind of a Scholar and Heart of a Lover, Brian Simmons combines the best of both worlds for us in his devoted translation work in Letters from Heaven. And thus our apostles promise may be fulfilled for each of us. Likewise, we hear sermons from Romans 12:2 about being not conformed to the world, but the preceding verse bids us present our bodies as living sacrifices. Romans Copyright 2020 Passion & Fire Ministries, Inc. . Character is what God knows is true about us. We should find great comfort in knowing that the Lord has given us the resources to live above society's level of degradation. As you make God's Word your insatiable delight ( Psalm 1:2-see note) and as you read and memorize it, you in turn make possible the delightful discipline of meditating on His Word day and night (you cannot muse, mutter over, ponder or rehearse what is not already in your heart and mind) and the result is that your very innermost being becomes "Bibline" (Spurgeon's description of the great writer John Bunyan -- Spurgeon said if you were to prick Bunyan he would bleed "Bibline"), as God Spirit takes the word you are eating and gradually renews "the spirit of your mind" (2Cor 3:18; see Ephesians 4:23-note). Theres nothing between. Even so-called Christian counselors often go to the world for their training. BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND: te anakainosei tou noos: Renewing (342) (anakainosis from anakaino [in depth discussion] = renew qualitatively in turn from an = again + kaino = make new in turn from kainos = qualitatively new which is derived from a root meaning to turn out fresh and denotes that which is new in its own way) refers to a qualitative renewal or renovation (renovate = from Latin renovatus = past participle of renovare, from re- + novare = to make new, from novus = new) which makes a person different than in the past - new heart, new Lord, new home, new purpose and goal, etc. serving the Lord--that is, the Lord Jesus (see Ephesians 6:5-8 ). Galatians Amen (Ed: And all God's people said "Amen"!). INSIGHT: Tradition has it that the apostle Peter brought the gospel to Rome. I gave the world for it.". Beloved, I am convicted as I write this note and am asking myself these same questions. In his first letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul urged Gods people to pray for our leadership: First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiv Don't live any longer the way this world lives. Paul said, 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 (Romans 12:2). The passing pleasures of this world pale in comparison to perpetual pleasures of paradise in the presence of God. Even small inconsistencies are dangerous. Nothing can be added to it, nothing can be taken from it (Haldane). In the East, where such houses are still rare, this duty is regarded as of the most sacred character [HODGE]. Before long, you could see without difficulty. But as soon as he chooses to disobey, an inherent inner conflict is produced. Only by giving ourselves to God and being transformed can we know His will (Romans 12:2). 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. If I am in the habit of continually holding Gods standard in front of me, my conscience will always direct me to Gods perfect law and indicate what I should do. The Passion Translation New Testament book. For your surprising generosity will awaken his conscience, 21Never let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.[. I dare say that this is a major reason for the weakness of Christians today. Suschematizo is used only here and in 1Peter 1:14 (see notes) where it describes those who conform themselves to their former lusts (strong desires in this context that emanate from the fallen nature, the flesh, that evil disposition inherited from Adam) which were theirs in their ignorance (before God in His kindness opened the eyes of their heart to see the liberating truth of the Gospel and the new life in Christ Jesus their Lord). Verses 9-16 The professed love of Christians to each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and unmeaning and deceitful compliments. If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed." Now, we often get into this worldly conformity, and run the risk of dulling the sword and sullying the shield, by degrees. Printed on the picture were the words, "Go against the flow." A few years ago Hines had an opportunity to sing the role that he had always wanted to sing. What's in this chapter? But he didn't quit the opera. Give me the four points for this and the seven keys for that.". If you really feel that way, you don't have to sing; we'll get someone else. 18Do your best to live as everybodys friend. Spirit of God, my teacher be, Fame is the longing to be known, to be somebody in someone else's eyes. We are hedged in, it is true, by the precepts of the gospel, the alarms of a tender conscience, and many powerful restraintsso many banks and dykes to keep out the sea of the world. It is, "Be not fashioned, " and "Be transformed." If the "liberated" thinking (deceptive thinking for they are in bondage, not at liberty) of this world system influences and controls your mind, you are a conformer. In Jesus' name. How can you, under circumstances so trying and distressing as these, acknowledge and submit to God's perfect willand let it reign and rule in your heart without a murmur of resistance to it? 21. Was any portion of your worldly substance taken away? Romans 12:2 (WYC) We don't want to think about events. Many, sad to say, reside in the earthly city of self-love. 4In the human body there are many parts and organs, each with a unique function. NIV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. So help me live the kind of life and be not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what [is] the will of God -- the good, and acceptable, and perfect. and on looking back we see the presence of an amazing design. Love and obey the Lord every day, and He will unfold your future. 15. "How do I feel today? Beware Christian, dont be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. into the same image. (Romans 12:2 Transfiguration), In the margin of many pages in D. L. Moody's Bible, he wrote the letters T and P, meaning. Such then is the great general duty of the redeemed--SELF-CONSECRATION, in our whole spirit and soul and body to Him who hath called us into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ. (3-8) Exhortations to various duties. To truly perceive life from God's perspective we must live it in His way. In these first two verses of Romans 12 note the progression Dedication Good (18) (agathos [word study] 19/102 uses in Romans -- Ro 2:7, 10; 3:8; 5:7; 7:12, 13, 18, 19; 8:28; 9:11; 10:15; 12:2, 9, 21; 13:3, 4; 14:16; 15:2; 16:19) describes that which is "good" in its character or constitution or beneficial in its effect. Just didnt have the same bite and passion of Luther. As the believer chooses to saturate his or her mind with the abiding seed, the living and active Word of God, the Spirit progressively "renovates" our mind so that the way we see, think and feel lines up more and more with the mind of God. As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, "this is the will of God, even your sanctification (holiness)" {1Th 4:3KJV-note}. All such matters are still to be determined in the proper fashion, by the exercise of our own best judgment and common-sense. It is not the much that you say you believe that shapes your character; it is the little that you habitually realise. Instead, fix your attention on God. A newly manufactured pencil is neos; but a man who was once a sinner and is now on the way to being a saint is kainos. Than to be the king of a vast domain, Jesus is mine! I near-call. What this does mainly is sober us up and wake us up so that we don't drift with the world and take for granted that the way the world thinks and acts is the best way. Stop allowing yourself to be conformed to the Olam Hazeh, but be transformed by your hitkhadshut (regeneration, renewal) of your mind, so that you may ascertain what is the ratzon Hashem (the will of G-d), what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of G-d. Romans 12:2 (RHE) In Spooner's style, one fell swoop became "one swell foop" and a pouring rain became "a roaring pain.". We can be in the world but not of it (Jn 17:14, 15,16, 17). Say, Im in a whole different place than you are, world. Live happily together in a spirit of harmony, and be as mindful of anothers worth as you are your own. It must of course be our duty to avoid a conformity with the world in those vain and sensual amusements, which stand in as direct contradiction to a spiritual frame. 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. Despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous. It is where we can embrace memorized Scripture and meditate on His Word and His ways. An axiom which should permeate our study of God's word in order to understand God's will is Obedience is the organ This 12-lesson study guide on the book of Romans provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in Gods precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of Godwhat is good and acceptable and perfect. 13Take a constant interest in the needs of Gods beloved people and respond by helping them. (cp Mt 23:25,26). TPT: The Passion Translation . This reminds me of the forces in the world that exert their influence on us and attempt to shape us. All rights reserved. (Octavius Winslow "Evening Thoughts"), "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Here is the trouble with many Christians. The great enemy to this renewal is, conformity to this world. (Haldane). Truth professed has no transforming power; truth received and fed upon can revolutionize a mans whole character. Make of your every thought an action; link every action with a thought. Don't be legalistic but also don't think lightly of the power of His Word, His Spirit and the grace in which you stand to change your mind, heart and actions (cf Ps 107:19, 20 - See Spurgeon's comments on Verse 19; Verse 20). he that ruleth--whether in the Church or his own household. Ray Stedman adds that a genuinely committed heart will begin to discover the will of God and to experience the conscious guidance of the Spirit of God (Ro 8:5-note, Ro 8:9-note, Ro 8:14-note, Ps 143:10-note, Gal 4:6, Gal 5:16-note, Gal 5:18-note). Practically this means we must be careful what we read and watch (see discussion of to this world below). If you have the grace-gift of giving to meet the needs of others, then may you prosper in your generosity without any fanfare. If you are having trouble answering ask God's Spirit to help you and He will - Ps 139:23-24. And remember, brethren, this transformation is no magic change effected whilst men sleep. He built his life around that, gave up all other activities, all other pursuits, all other pleasures, to give himself to the necessary work of training to become an opera star. (Counsel and Help), John Newton "Be not conformed to this world." Romans 2:18. In his bookCreating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World, he says, Innovation occurs in every aspect of human endeavor, and most people can become more creative and innovativegiven the right environment and opportunities.. 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. 4:7; Col. 2:18; 2 Thess. We must have the whole passage-to give a complete message. The least suspicion of either would have been a blot upon the noble knight's escutcheon. He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. 1John 2:15 Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. It is not normal. Yet feelings and doing are completely insufficient foundations for the Christian life. Colossians There is a deepening sense of our utter sinfulness, failure and blameworthiness, and the daily loathing of ourselves for our hard-heartedness, our base ingratitude, and the ill returns we make to God for His infinite goodness to us. Bing said, "Jerome, you don't have to sing. Modified from Irving L. Jensen's excellent work Jensen's Survey of the NT, AND DO NOT BE CONFORMED: me sunschematizesthe (2PPPM), Give me Jesus For instance, we often hear sermons from the verse ". If any man is willing to do His will (note the condition), he shall know of the teaching (this is the promise), whether it is of God, or whether I speak from Myself. Nothing Better, A. . If This Friendship Is Preventing You from Mo Instead, fix your attention on God. The right order is the Spirit of Christ first, then the lusts of the flesh (cp Ga 5:16-note), Frederick Godet explains that "Paul has just pointed to the believer's body as a consecrated instrumentIn the use of his consecrated body, the believer has first an everywhere present model to be rejected, then a new type to be discerned and realized. A further prerequisite is faith, for without faith it is impossible to please Him (God). (see He 11:6-note). 17. The Aramaic word is 'alma, which means "to surround" like being surrounded in time. We must not conform to the world in their amusements and diversions. So the Christian's shield should be without a stain, his reputation without a blot. When you are awake at night, think of a helpful verse (Ed note: see 2Pe 1:4-note regarding His precious and magnificent promises). "I don't want to be conformed to this world. To tenderly embrace God's perfect will is the grand object of all gospel discipline. Or Dont be conquered by the evil one, but conquer evil through union with the good One.. "That good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God." .When Satan cannot catch us with a big sin, he will try a little one. compared to your love when you first met Him by grace through faith? Paul wrote to the Philippians, Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things (Philippians 4:8). And how truly blessed to be brought out of the power and prevailing influence of this worldly spirit, and to be cast into the gospel mold, where, being renewed in the spirit of our mind, we prove that the will of God is not only "good,"--pure goodness; and "perfect,"--worthy of all his glorious perfections; but "acceptable"--to our heart and affections, which therefore tenderly embrace it, and thus, as it were, incorporate it into our will, making the two wills one. (1,2) To be humble, and faithfully to use their spiritual gifts, in their respective stations. The Berkeley Translation renders this adjust yourselves to humble situations.. How relevant this is today as we find our thoughts and the way our minds process material affected by the world around us. In the Septuagint (LXX) teleios is used to translate the following Hebrew words and/or phrase: "blameless" (describing Noah in Ge 6:9), "wholly devoted" (Solomon's prayer for the hearts of the people toward God 1Ki 8:61), "whole" (David's prayer for Solomon was that he would serve God with a "whole heart" 1Chr 28:9). Not being conformed is not a negative approach so much as it is a positive one. Our renewed spirit is totally different and agrees with the ways of Heaven, but our flesh is not yet renewed, therefore it has embedded within it old habits that run according to the elementary principles of the world. In order for our old flesh to fall into line with our new spirit, and the Holy Spirit within us, our minds must be transformed by renewal. Heavenly-mindedness can only be maintained by the strictest vigilance. In the human body there are many parts and organs, each with a unique function. Exodus You don't need to think about washing the dishes! It is easy to have an external conduct that looks good, but an inward life and manner of thinking that is offensive to God (cf Titus 1:16-note; 1Jn 3:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20). We must be (passive) transformed by God, trusting Him to do in and through us what only His Spirit can accomplish. If there was no usher to show you to a seat, you probably had to stand in the back for a few minutes until the darkness seemed to clear and you began to see again. I am resolved! Many Romish expositors and some Protestant (as CALVIN and BENGEL, and, though, hesitatingly, BEZA and HODGE), render this "the analogy of faith," understanding by it "the general tenor" or "rule of faith," divinely delivered to men for their guidance. He trained for it, with months and months of hard work, and he was given the role. SERVICE IS GOD'S WILL FOR US - Ep 6:5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (note) 1Pe 5:2 (note), IV. 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