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Romans 12:2
- Romans 12:2 New International Version 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
- Romans 12:2,Colossians 3:1-17 NIV;KJV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be...
- Romans 12:2,Colossians 3:1-17 NIV;KJV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. New Living Translation. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Feb 1, 2024 · The negative command is to not conform to the pattern of this world. As the J. B. Phillips Bible translates it, “Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould,” which is what the Greek term for “conform”— syschēmatizō —means: “to form according to a pattern or mold.”
We aren't to be conformed to the current world system, shifting with the culture, but instead conformed to Christ (Romans 8:28–30). Scripture is clear that everyone has inherited the same sinful nature of Adam.
- What Is ‘The World’?
- Why Is It Wrong to Love The World?
- What Does It Mean to ‘Conform’ to The World?
- Is It Important to Be Transformed in Jesus?
- What Are Some Examples in The Bible?
- We Are Citizens of Heaven
“The world” is a broad term that we can interpret to mean anything from creation to the people and pleasures found within it. But reading the full context of Paul’s words here indicates he’s referring to things not of the Lord — the philosophies and perspectives that run counter to the Kingdom of God. God’s Kingdom calls us to put God first, to put...
While some things in the world are good — our spouse and children, our church and its people, the land and the innocent creatures in it — Scripture tells us repeatedly to turn away from the world and fix our eyes on Jesus. As the Apostle John writes, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is ...
The word “conform” comes from the Greek suschématizó, which means to fashion, pattern, or style after. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as “to be similar or identical, to be in agreement or harmony with,” and to “act in accordance with.” When we conform to the world, we mimic it, agree with it, walk in its ways. We align our perspective with w...
However, along with the “don’t” in Romans 12:2, Paul offers a “do.” Don’t conform to the world, don’t align yourself with the world, don’t mimic its styles and perspectives, and wanton ways, Paul says, but dobe transformed by the renewing of your mind. Transformed comes from the Greek metamorphousthe, from the root words meta and morpho. Just like ...
What is sometimes troubling for Christians is the example we are offered in Matthew 12about Jesus’ mother and brothers. In the passage, Jesus is teaching a large crowd, including some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law, when He is informed His mother and brothers were outside, wanting to speak to Him. His words in response might seem harsh to...
Finally, if we still are not convinced and still believe we can love the world and God simultaneously, Jesus makes another point: Keep in mind even if you love the world, the world does not love you, as He says in John 15:18-19, “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own....
Sep 14, 2020 · “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” (Romans 12:2). These are powerful words coming from the Apostle Paul as he is writing to the Christians in Rome.
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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
