Don't Be Conformed--Be Transformed

The greatest enemy we have on this planet is ourselves! It is not the devil! He is a defeated enemy. Jesus was victorious and now we must learn how to have victory in every area of our lives. Through hardship and struggle, we can triumph! We prove God is who He says he is when we renew our minds and act like Jesus would--even in difficult situations. The Bible has all our answers!
Romans 12:2 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.
Let’s break it down:
1. First is the admonition: And be not conformed to this world.
The word admonition means advice or warning. Reproof or instruction. Because we were born with a sin nature, it is our natural inclination to be conformed to the customs and ideas of the world system.
2. But be ye transformed. Transformation is the process of sanctification—dying to sin more and more, and living to righteousness more and more. It is a process which we are all going to have to do until we leave this planet.
3. By the renewing of your mind. Transformation is something we cannot do ourselves. We must lay our souls on the altar under the transforming influence of the blessed spirit. Our job is to be open to lay the foundation for the Holy Spirit to build upon in our life.
4. That you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.