Today, not only is there little or no genuine Christian thinking, there is very little thinking of any kind. Dont give up in a time of trouble,[. It would be absolute disloyalty to the Lord for believers to love the world. Cf. Joshua 1:8 (note) called Joshua and by way of application all believers to think "Biblically", reading, assimilating and reflecting on and obeying the Word of God, so that we live "Biblically" in all we say and do. You could take anything away from it and make it better. INSIGHT: Tradition has it that the apostle Peter brought the gospel to Rome. Andrew Murray in his classic work "Abide in Christ" calls every believer a "true altar life" and to Be assured that there is still much of your Lord's will that you do not yet understand. Mark 9:2 Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and brought them up on a high mountain by themselves. The mind is renewed by intention and feeding it the truth. It is and indeed must necessarily be as perfect as God Himselffor it emanates from Him who is all perfection, and is a discovery of His mind and character. 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. Believers are to be changed by what is transpiring on the inside (see below "but be transformed") such that it effects the outside. It is not, Abstain from the one, and do the other; nor, Turn away from the one, and draw to the other; but, Abhor the one, and cling, with deepest sympathy, to the other. He wants you to think His thoughts. We believe that the essential meaning of a passage should take priority over the literal form of the original words, while still ensuring the essence of those words is conveyed, so that every English speaker can clearly and naturally encounter the heart of God through his message . Watching with prayer and much self denial Copyright 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. Neos means new in point of time; kainos means new in point of character and nature. A few years ago Hines had an opportunity to sing the role that he had always wanted to sing. 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. 12:2). What we need is a change of thinking. What is that change? Not conformed, transformed. In the spiritual body, some are fitted for and called to one sort of work; others for another sort of work. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you. Remember that the Word of Truth is not given to merely inform but to transform. A mind dedicated to the world and its concerns will produce a life tossed back and forth by the currents of culture (see Ephesians 4:14-note). Its goods exhibited upon every page are ours, and we have no business merely moving respectfully amongst them and coming away none the richer. 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. 2And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be [a]transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. No; come out of it, and be you separate. We cannot stem the tide of information that bombards us, but we can ask God each day to help us focus on Him and to shape our thinking through His presence in our lives. (Jn 6:63) It behooves every believer therefore to have a steady intake of these words which are the only words that guarantee "spirit and life"! How rich is heaven! They are buried twice; their hearts are buried in the earth before their bodies. Change it by acting appropriately in the world. All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the Head of the body, and the common Centre of their unity. 12 And so, dear brothers and sisters,[ a] I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Or ministry, let us wait on--"be occupied with." The preposition "sun" in this compound verb denotes a personal assimilation to or conformity with the pattern indicated. Let's make it today. David C. McCasland, O Lord, You see what's in my heart Eight out of ten Americans consider themselves Christians, Gallup said, yet only about half of them could identify the person who gave the Sermon on the Mount, and fewer still could recall five of the Ten Commandments. What the world offerswe delight in. Despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous. 8. This life of doing will never know the transforming power of God, because it ignores the renewing of the mind. In Spooner's style, one fell swoop became "one swell foop" and a pouring rain became "a roaring pain.". The verb morphoo does not refer to what is outward and transient, but to what is inward and real and thus that which produces an outward expression which proceeds from and is truly representative of ones inward character and nature. 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. Bing said, "Jerome, you don't have to sing. They had numerous slowdowns, detours, and stops along the way. ", https://www.thepassiontranslation.com/testimonial/dr-james-w-goll/, "One of the greatest things to happen with Bible translation in my lifetime. He isnt a part-time lover; He is the all-consuming lover! We are rather called to be in the world, but not of it. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants--what is good, pleasing, and perfect. 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. May God's Spirit energize us to be vigilant so that we continually set a guard at the doorposts of our minds lest we fall for the seductive and subtle snares of this evil world system. Read 42 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. THE WILL OF GOD (see notes 2Pe 1:10-note; 2Pe 1:11-note) Then come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, and touch not the unclean thing (2Co 6:17, Is 52:11). That can only come as you are exposed to the truth as it is in Jesus. It is not simply a collection of fine proverbs and noble teachings for men to admire and quote as they might Shakespeare. Be a soldier that asks for nothing but the orders of the commander. Roy Fields narrates Romans Chapter 2 in The Passion Translation Bible. The result is freedom, joy, and thankfulness for all the gifts of God. It is acceptable to God: a reasonable service, which we are able and ready to give a reason for, and which we understand. The Christian with a renewed mind will know how to walk through life with an understanding of the will of God and will be able to obey him. Here, then, is the point where we have to make our chief stand; for if we are conformed to the maxims, the principles, the customs, and the spirit of the world, we so far lose that spiritual position which is a believer's highest blessing and privilege. Blamires was a student of C. S. Lewis. (6) Self-sufficiency and lust of power are peculiarly unlovely in the vessels of mercy, whose respective graces and gifts are all a divine trust for the benefit of the common body and of mankind at large ( Romans 12:3 Romans 12:4 ). Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Certainly regeneration by the Holy Spirit involves the renewal of every part of our humanness, which has been tainted and twisted by the fall, and this includes our mind. 4:17, 23; Phil. milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation (1Pe 2:2-note). Here is where many people go wrong. A transformed mind produces a transformed will, by which we become "innervated" and "energized" (enabled), with the Spirits help, to lay aside our own plans and to trust and accept Gods will, no matter what transpires. The heart that the world cannot fill; The loyal heart exclaims with gladness, not grudgingly, Take The World, But Give Me Jesus Your love will be damped (literally made slightly wet but here figuratively meaning stifled or deadened!) a living sacrifice--in glorious contrast to the legal sacrifices, which, save as they were slain, were no sacrifices at all. That is the full idea. Only by giving ourselves to God and being transformed can we know His will (Romans 12:2). It is to be feared that much of the professed Christianity of the day is of a compromising character. His presence will sanctify wholly There's nothing hid from You; Nor is the sense which it yields a very Christian one. I'd rather have Jesus than anything But would you have a heaven below as well as a heaven above? 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. As you read this old hymn ask God to show you those things that so often come between you and the sweet will of your Master: NOTHING BETWEEN 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. Brings nothing but sad heartache. ", "Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God remold your minds from within.". Obadiah Or maybe they can sense that the person is turning you against them. However, they are sent into the world to testify that its works are evil and that salvation is available to all who put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ." 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be [ a]transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that . Second, because it was the capital city of the Roman Empire, thousands of other believers (visitors, tourists, soldiers, traders, businessmen, and migrants) would have come into Rome. when you focus on God. For less than $5/mo. In the first case, Satan and the world have abundant power, they know to fashion anyone found willing. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. How do I do it?". SOCIETY SAYS: We will REFORM man by culture. Romans 12 The Passion Translation (TPT) The Transforming Power of the Gospel Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God's marvelous. And be not conformed to this world: but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and the acceptable and the perfect will of God. And what the Net seems to be doing is chipping away my capacity for concentration and contemplation. The mind of Christ, of course, looks at the world and does not say that the basis of life is the advancement of self. To avoid slipping into a spiritual rut, why not add Scripture memory to your daily devotional time? Nothing Less (see note on 2 Timothy 2:4). Romans 12:1 / The Passion Translation. I will think them through." "Don't give me your theology. Brain Games - A saying among scientists who study the human brain is Use it before you lose it. We have the power to help keep our brain fit and working well. Such a bare salvation is almost as much to be dreaded as desired. I give it to you for the rest of my life, to be your instrument for whatever you want." . It is, "Be not fashioned, " and "Be transformed." The word "transformed" means to be transfigured, that is, to become bright and shining in our life. The double recompense of reward shall be yours--a fuller entrance into the mystery of His love--a fuller conformity to His own blessed life (Ed: And His "good and acceptable and perfect will"!). 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. When they send in a manuscript to a publisher, theyll often hear back in a letter with these words: Thank you. The Bible is meant not merely to inform Jerome Hines went to Rudolph Bing, the Metropolitan Opera general manager, and said to him, "Sir, if you have that dance in the opera then I am not going to sing in it." A Bible version designed to "recapture the emotion of God's Word" was . I want nothing but Gods best! 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. Nothing between my soul and the Savior, Romans 12:2 (GNT) But even apart from having any peculiar temptation to make a wide breach like this, our social ties, our daily occupation, the friends and relations whom we love in the flesh, all, through their power over our natural affections, draw us aside from time to time into this worldly conformity. God is in this Book, the Holy Ghost is in this Book, and if you want to find Him, go into this Book. Reputation is what others think about us. To know beyond doubt what I ought to do, and knowing, to have no hesitation or reluctance in doing it, seems to me to be heaven upon earth, and the man that has it needs but little more. This shows that, in general, it is not difficult to discriminate Christians from the world. It is ration for the soul, resources of and for the spirit, treasure for the inner man. Anyone who loves the world is an enemy of God. Ro 12:1, 2; 14:18; 2 Co. 5:9; Eph. All its joys are but in name; He approves of nothing but obedience to His own commandments. In this chapter The Apostle Paul is bringing a warning to us to continue to live right. Romans 2:18. Do not change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but be changed within by a new way of thinking. But His love abideth ever, Father, as we open Your Bible, we ask now that You would open our eyes and open our hearts, open our minds that Your Holy Spirit would teach us and instruct us the truth of this passage and of this text. Probably it consisted mainly in opening up the evangelical bearings of Old Testament Scripture; and it was in this department apparently that Apollos showed his power and eloquence ( Acts 18:24 ). The word nous, mind, is used as it is here, frequently in the New Testament, Romans 1:28; Ephesians 4:17, Ephesians 4:23; Colossians 2:18, etc. Comment: I can identify with the seductive and subtle nature of what I call "spiritual adaptation" or gradually being conformed to the world - I had heard about a show called "The Sopranos" but since we did not receive the so called "premium (pernicious)" channels, I paid no attention to the hype. 2 Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, # 12:2 Or "Don't be squeezed into the mold of this present age." Paul uses the Greek word aion which means "spaces of time" or "present time." The Aramaic word carries the same idea but it is much deeper in meaning. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. The dim moral and spiritual insight of the world is not the standard that the Christian is to walk by. Then follows, "And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." Then you will be able to know the will of God - what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. When a man's passion is up, and the stream is strong, let it pass off; lest it be made to rage the more against us. And yet we are really children of the light (see Ephesians 5:8-note, cp sons of light and sons of day - see 1Th 5:5 note note) We must always be on our guard that we do not become so accustomed to the darkness of our world that we think it is normal and conform to its dubious guidelines. This is unlikely as there is no historical evidence that Peter was ever in Rome. 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) Now think with me for a moment. 16. For I say--authoritatively through the grace given unto me--as an apostle of Jesus Christ; thus exemplifying his own precept by modestly falling back on that office which both warranted and required such plainness towards all classes. You Christians ought to watch against the beginning of worldly conformity. 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. Must not my heart from Him ever sever Haldane adds that metamorphoo "signifies the change of the appearance of one thing into that of another. That is another word for popularity. So far as a Christian is infected by a conformity to the spirit, maxims, and sinful customs of the world, true piety will be hindered. Whats the key? Truly, this is a great mystery to a lot of Christians. 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