Transformed, not Conformed
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· 1 viewGod has given us new life and our mindset should reflect that transformation.
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Living Sacrifice = Our Worship to God
Living Sacrifice = Our Worship to God
Logical service to God
Logical service to God
Loving surrender to God
Loving surrender to God
15 “If you love me, you will keep my commands.
21 The one who has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. And the one who loves me will be loved by my Father. I also will love him and will reveal myself to him.”
1 Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.
Set apart for exclusive worship to God alone
Set apart for exclusive worship to God alone
2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Transformed, not conformed
Transformed, not conformed
19 Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity,
20 idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions,
21 envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I am warning you about these things—as I warned you before—that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Transformation happens on the inside and is reflected on the outside
Transformation happens on the inside and is reflected on the outside
The Will of God is always found through the Word of God
The Will of God is always found through the Word of God
11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
God’s will is always Pleasant
God’s will is always Pleasant
Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
God’s will is always Precious
God’s will is always Precious
Of great value, not to be wasted or treated carelessly
God’s will is always Perfect
God’s will is always Perfect
Absolute; Complete