Love and obey the Lord every day, and He will unfold your future. We must be (passive) transformed by God, trusting Him to do in and through us what only His Spirit can accomplish. These visiting believers would have brought the gospel with them. Vengeance is mine, and I will repay, says the Lord. Romans 12:2 (NIV) Paul was a first-century innovator who traveled throughout Asia Minor telling people how they could be transformed by faith in Jesus Christ. There is so much nonsense made about the matter of the will of God in Christian affairs. (17-21). Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. The Aramaic word is. Our minds can pray and commune with the Lord on a constant basis. "That's tough," you say. The ultimatum of gospel obedience is to lie passive in His hand, and know no will but His. A boat in the water is by design The opposite of being conformed to this world is being transformed by the renewing of your mind. Daniel 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). Feed it with truth from the word. So we tend to copy the people with whom we associate; we borrow thoughts from the books we read and the programs to which we listen, almost without knowing it. (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). Not more opposed in their natures are the flesh and the Spirit, darkness and light, sin and holiness, than are a vigorous life of faith and a sinful love of the world. . Isaiah 2 Corinthians No; come out of it, and be you separate. We are not to be squeezed into the mold of this world system that is falling apart. It will be awfully hard sometimes, but never dull, never boring. NIV: Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. 8If you have the grace-gift of encouragement,[. Ask God to renew your mind that it might think like His. But if you are willing to bring your body to God and say, "Lord, here it is. When God measures the character of a man or woman, He does not put the tape measure around their head but around their heart! Furthermore, transformed is present tense signifying that this is not a one time event, not a single crisis experience but a transformation that is progressively realized, a gradual process. Those that rejoice in hope, are likely to be patient in tribulation. (Middletown Bible), Alexander Maclaren writes this "transformation is no sudden thing, though the revolution which underlies it may be instantaneous. On the spiritual level, inner conflict is the warning of the Spirit of God. We are hedged in, it is true, by the precepts of the gospel, the alarms of a tender conscience, and many powerful restraints, so many banks and dykes to keep out the sea of the world; 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. He is a God of powerful and passionate feeling, and He commands us to be doers. In a self-centered, greedy, and grasping world, Paul nurtured and mentored them in how to live a Christ-centered, giving life. I wonder if I have yet grasped the incredible process described in Romans 12:2, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Alexander Maclarenwrites that Paul is making the transition from the doctrinal to the practical part of his letter, and that he lays down broad principles, of which all his subsequent injunctions and exhortations are simply the filling up of the details. We don't assume that what is on TV is helpful to the soul; we don't assume that the priorities of advertisers is helpful to the soul; we don't assume that the strategies and values of business and industry are helpful to the soul. This alone is safety and success. Even small inconsistencies are dangerous. To truly perceive life from God's perspective we must live it in His way. So Paul says, Dont try to match your life to all the fashions of this world; dont be like a chameleon which takes its color from its surroundings. Romans 12:1-21 . (C. H. Spurgeon), The world's smiles are more dangerous that its frowns. The death of the one "Lamb of God, taking away the sin of the world," has swept all dead victims from off the altar of God, to make room for the redeemed themselves as "living sacrifices" to Him who made "Him to be sin for us"; while every outgoing of their grateful hearts in praise, and every act prompted by the love of Christ, is itself a sacrifice to God of a sweet-smelling savor ( Hebrews 13:15 Hebrews 13:16 ). It is no wonder Gods Word teaches us that a changed life begins with a changed mind. Then you will always be able to determine what God really wants--what is good, pleasing, and perfect. Romans 8 - The Passion Translation The Passion Translation Romans 8 Living by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! (Job 23:12-note). are you a professing Christian? This truth is illustrated by a submarine which is fully functional in water but is ruined if water comes within. Be a transformer. I believe there are godly Christian counselors, people with the spiritual gifts of exhortation and discernment, used by God to help people in their time of need; but it is absolutely wrong and fruitless to seek the transformation God offers from worldly sources. Romans 12:1 / The Passion Translation. The loyal heart exclaims with gladness, not grudgingly, Take The World, But Give Me Jesus For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE. Unfortunately, it made me disappointed every time I opened an English translation of the Scriptures. A few years ago Hines had an opportunity to sing the role that he had always wanted to sing. Avoid the world's amusements; they will eat as a canker into the very core of your spirituality! The question is, will I obey? When he went to the opera to practice he found some people performing a rather lewd dance. (Ed Note: For more on morphe and schema see Trench's Synonyms of the New Testament) A man has not the same schema at seventeen and seventy, but he has the same morphe; a man in dungarees has not the same schema as a man in evening dress, but he has the same morphe; his outward form changes, but inwardly he is the same person. Romans 12:1 (note) speaks of a specific act in which we offer ourselves to God and Romans12:2 tells us of two ongoing activities (both are present tense) that carry out the intent to present ourselves as a living sacrifice. I sometimes get this question put to me, concerning certain worldly amusements, "May I do so-and-so?" It refers to the renewing of your mind, then says, "Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is." Turn off your television sets and think about what God has said! (see Jdg 17:6- note ; Jdg 21:25-note). When you see yourself as an alien and an exile with your citizenship in heaven, and God as your only Sovereign, you stop drifting with the current of the day. (3) In this light, what are we to think of the so-called "unbloody sacrifice of the mass, continually offered to God as a propitiation for the sins both of the living and the dead," which the adherents of Rome's corrupt faith have been taught for ages to believe is the highest and holiest act of Christian worship--in direct opposition to the sublimely simple teaching which the Christians of Rome first received ( Romans 12:1 )-- (4) Christians should not feel themselves at liberty to be conformed to the world, if only they avoid what is manifestly sinful; but rather, yielding themselves to the transforming power of the truth as it is in Jesus, they should strive to exhibit before the world an entire renovation of heart and life ( Romans 12:2 ). Verses 1-2 The apostle having closed the part of his epistle wherein he argues and proves various doctrines which are practically applied, here urges important duties from gospel principles. Many, sad to say, reside in the earthly city of self-love. Turned upside down, we see everything suspended precariously, dependent on God rather than being solid and secure. The world system is driven by money; it feeds on materialism. Without delay. Recompense--"Recompensing," Provide--"Providing" things honest--"honorable" in the sight of all men--The idea (which is from Proverbs 3:4 ) is the care which Christians should take so to demean themselves as to command the respect of all men. Then keep reminding yourself of the truth. We are rather called to be in the world, but not of it. BUT In the East, where such houses are still rare, this duty is regarded as of the most sacred character [HODGE]. Gods truth is self-authenticating through the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Im preparing for heaven. (Jon Courson's Application Commentary). Keith Krell illustrates the passive voice this way "If I said to you, Im going to the store-thats active. As we yield in Romans 12:1 and meditate on His Word, God's Spirit transforms us into "living sacrifices" with "renewed minds", God saturated people who radiate His glory. Romans 12:2Amplified Bible. Romans 12:2 (NKJV) Do not fall in with the customs of those who walk in the lusts of the flesh, and mind earthly things. The love of the worlds good things, the fear of the worlds laughter or blame, the secret desire to keep in with the world, the secret wish to do as others in the world do, and not to run into extremes (Ed: Have you ever been accused by other believers "You're getting a bit too radical with your stated desire to not love the world"? So when a believer conforms to the fallen world's standard, this external does not represent the new creation on the inside of the believer. SECURITY IS GOD'S WILL FOR US - Jn 6:38, 39, 40, III. Don't become like the people of this world. 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. ESV. 3. The result is freedom, joy, and thankfulness for all the gifts of God. leads to . 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. And so, we come to You now desiring, not only to know the truth, but that the truth might possess our lives. Recompense to no man evil for evil. As Paul writes to the Thessalonians, "this is the will of God, even your sanctification (holiness)" {1Th 4:3KJV-note}. THE WILL OF GOD he that giveth--in the exercise of private benevolence probably, rather than in the discharge of diaconal duty. or "What do I do?" Every believer can now wear the PBPGIFWMY button which means "Please Be Patient. (Ed: Dear reader - Stop right here! You'll be changed from the inside out. What about your finances or hobbies? We must preach not only the truth and nothing but the truth, but the whole truth in a given passage. Copyright 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. The world has its own politics, art, music, religion, amusements, thought-patterns, and lifestyles, and it seeks to get everyone to conform to its culture and customs. When we are marching to the beat of a different drummer, of course we will be out of step with people around us. but according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith--Faith is here viewed as the inlet to all the other graces, and so, as the receptive faculty of the renewed soul--that is, "as God hath given to each his particular capacity to take in the gifts and graces which He designs for the general good.". WORLD, WORLDLINESS, A scuba diver lives in the water but breathes the air. A man who lives to please people by making their approval of more importance than Gods stands condemned (Gal 1:10), as does an individual determined to please only himself, regardless of the impact on others ( Ro 15:1-note; Ro 15:2-note; Ro 15:3-note). It has been your solemn vow--has it not?--no longer to tolerate even a single sin: "I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep Thy righteous judgments." There is to some extent a Christian ethic and even a somewhat Christian way of life and piety. Rather, it must be "What is true here? And to maintain that kind of thinking in the midst of the world takes a renewed mind." Beware of the subtle trap of seeking to avoid all manner of worldly behaviors and influences and yet failing to be transformed by the Spirit, for this is simply another form of legalism. Than to be the king of a vast domain, 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). #4 his good, pleasing, and perfect will. New Christians sometimes admit that some parts of Gods will are not pleasing to them. 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. BBE: And let not your behaviour be like that of this world, but be changed and made new in mind, so that by experience you may have knowledge of the good and pleasing and complete purpose of God. The concept of knowing Gods will is often limited to discerning what specific situation we will be in at some future time. Amos I am not going to let my name be used to entice people to come in to see filth like this. David C. McCasland (Our Daily Bread), Action Suggestions If we let them fall upon the world, it is like a soldier trailing his saber upon the pavement; every step he takes dulls both edge and point. 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. And you will agree that what he wants is right. As a result, we tend to be very much ourselves in our minds. If we meditate on God's Word daily, it will influence our thoughts and help us grow to be more like Jesus Christ (2Cor 3:18). Give place unto wrath. 9. This is the transformed mind. The change from glory to glory that is the lot of believers under the New Covenant is such a wonderful contrast to the diminishing glory that Moses experienced under the Old Covenant (see Paul's explanation in 2 Corinthians 3). Disobedience dulls the conscience, darkens the soul, deadens our spiritual energies--therefore keep the commandments of Christ with implicit obedience. The world has changed dramatically since Pauls time. KJV 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. This is the basis for life. It comes to be a solemn question for each of us whether we can say, To-day I am liker Jesus Christ than I was yesterday; to-day the truth which renews the mind has a deeper hold upon me than it ever had before. But this positive commandment is only one side of the transfiguration that is to be effected. The memory, also, must be cleansed of all unclean, sinful recollectionsthe renewing of the mind takes in the whole sphere of conscious life for the child of God. is the eager inquiry of many. Here then are the stages of Christian moral transformation: first our mind is renewed by the Word and Spirit of God; then we are able to discern and desire the will of God; and then we are increasingly transformed by it. NIV, KJV, NASB, Amplified Parallel Bible--hardcover. 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It is very hard in English to bring out both these ideas with one word. Thats why Christians are known for being out of style. 13:18; 17:9. They do the first, they think about what God has done in their life or in another person's life, or in the past, such as the resurrection or some other event of history. Romans 12:2 (BBE) Whereas Romans 12:1 (see notes) calls for a decisive commitment, (Romans 12:2) deals with the maintenance of that commitment. How opposite is this to the reigning morality of the heathen world! Romans 12:2 (GW) (Ironside, H. Romans). Was any portion of your worldly substance taken away? And then one night I was "surfing" [usually a bad thing for a man to be doing!] 2 Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit . Dont be a thermometer. and on looking back we see the presence of an amazing design. Be not wise in your own conceits--This is just the application of the caution against high-mindedness to the estimate we form of our own mental character. Being turned upside down isn't a pleasant experience, but it can lead us to a liberating new view of life. Don't live any longer the way this world lives. and I encountered a show that was "entertaining" so I parked for a while and began to be intrigued with the characters and subplotsbefore I knew it the show was over. We must have the whole passage-to give a complete message. He dedicated his art, his work, his all to that purpose. 1 Samuel Romans 12:2. THINKING CHRISTIANLYRomans 12:2 Remember that the Word of Truth is not given to merely inform but to transform. If you have the grace-gift of encouragement, , which means to be alongside of someone to comfort, encourage, console, strengthen, exhort, and stir up faith.. This will empower you to discern Gods will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes. Every Christian will be tested by this reality. So 2Peter 1:5 , "to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.". In order to stand up against that kind of pressure you need what Paul talks about next: "but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." New Living Translation (NLT). Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Denney notes that the purpose of the transforming renewal of our mind "is that Christians may prove, i.e., discern in their experience, what the will of God is. They will no longer come to you as a law standing outside and against you, but as the living power which has transformed your will into perfect harmony with all your Lord requires. Indeed, you seemed to be able to see normally. In other words, transformation and non-conformity on the outside must flow from a new mind. Let nothing between. Triumph at last, with nothing between! 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. Thus Gods will is not so much Gods intention, as it is His hearts desire. It is like the saber that the soldier carries into battle; it must not trail unsheathed upon the ground lest point and edge be dulled; both must be kept keen and sharp, that execution may be done upon the foe. Each lesson then walks you through a portion from the book and includes features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, maps, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history. . Instead, change the way you think. If you are continually being transformed by the joy of Christ in your heart, it will show on your face (cf Proverbs 15:13). It is ill for an heir of heaven to be a great friend with the heirs of hell (read especially James 4:4). Be transformed is present tense, on-going, continual growth in non-conforming yourself to the world. Nous - 24x in 22v in the NAS - as composure (1), comprehension(1), mind(20), minds(1), understanding(1). The heart that the world cannot fill; Not conformed, transformed. "Be not conformed to this world" Romans 12:2. "It is not conformity that we need," says Bushnell; "it is not being able to beat the world in its own way; but it is to stand apart and above it, and to produce the impression of a holy and separate life. 18Do your best to live as everybodys friend. (Ed note: Bolding, definitions and Scriptural references added for amplification and emphasis). Let love be without dissimulation--"Let your love be unfeigned" (as in 2Corinthians 6:6 , 1Peter 2:22 ; and see 1John 3:18 ). Be a thermostat. You cannot become a great Christian - you may be a babe in grace, but you never can be a perfect man in Christ Jesus while you yield yourself to the worldly maxims (short, pithy statements expressing general truths or rules of conduct) and modes of business of men of the world. pres . Truly, this is a great mystery to a lot of Christians. (cp Proverbs 4:23-note). (So the best interpreters). He trained for it, with months and months of hard work, and he was given the role. What need of a fresh baptism of the Spirit in order to this! Christians must think differently. In Spooner's style, one fell swoop became "one swell foop" and a pouring rain became "a roaring pain.". It would be absolute disloyalty to the Lord for believers to love the world. romans 2 passion translation. What I love about The Passion Translation, https://www.thepassiontranslation.com/testimonial/bianca-juarez-olthoff/, "Having studied New Testament in Germany on a Fulbright Scholarship, I grew to marvel at the pithiness of Martin Luthers translation (1534) of the Bible into German. Or maybe they can sense that the person is turning you against them. Hines said, "Sir, I can't sing in that opera. ILLUSTRATIONS Christlikeness: Php 2:1-11-note. I will think them through." Give me the four points for this and the seven keys for that.". The Phillips translation reads: Dont let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold. The contours of the worlds mold flow along the lines of: We must not be shaped by these influences. All rights reserved. It is a commandment which we have to brace ourselves to perform, day by day to set ourselves to the task of more completely assimilating ourselves to our Lord. So the Christian's shield should be without a stain, his reputation without a blot. Leviticus SO THAT YOU MAY PROVE: eis to dokimazein (PAN) humas: Analyzed Literal: in order for you to be proving what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. His Word says, Envy is rottenness to the bones (Prov. Romans 12:2 (RSV) The boys did not know there was anything wrong with the peals, and quite unconsciously they had copied their pitch. Deuteronomy While the careless and uncommitted are in confusion, he knows Gods will Maclaren in another discourse describes "the great reward and crown of this transfigured life. Augustine wrote "Two cities have been formed by two loves; the earthly by the love of self, even to the contempt of God, the heavenly by the love of God, even to the contempt of self. May the Lord enable you and I to lay this subject to heart, and that we be preserved from that growing evila sinful conformity to the world! When judgment fell on Sodom, Lot lost everything. He calls us to think His thoughts after Him and to conform our thoughts to His will and His ways. That is, at first, you will learn that what God sends is good (cp Jas 1:17-note, Ps 84:11-note). See how Paul, after having (Ro 12:1-note) taught believers to lay themselves upon the altar, whole and holy burnt-offerings to their God, at once proceeds (Ro 12:2) to tell them what the true--altar-life is: being ever more and more "renewed in their mind to prove what is the good and perfect and acceptable will of God." We arent to open our minds up to the New Age techniques that lead to mind control. Don't become like the people of this world. Much more injury to spiritual-mindedness accrues from intimate friendship with such, than from those who assert no pretensions to a religious character; as with the one we are apt to be less on our guard than the other. Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, Or Dont be squeezed into the mold of this present age. Paul uses the Greek word, which means spaces of time or present time. The Aramaic word carries the same idea but it is much deeper in meaning. And you want to give more to your spouse than youd get in return. Farmers in Zentsuji, Japan, are preparing full-grown watermelons for shipmentonly these are no ordinary melons, they're square! 4:17, 23; Phil. In one aspect, it is self-surrender; in another, it is growing transformation (Ro 12:2). There were a lot of adjectives right there about how I'm feeling about this episode, and really what this content has done for me in my life. Zechariah He is as different from what he was before, as one species of animal is from another. And I'm thrilled to have today's guest. Then you will be able to know the will of God - what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. Albert Lee (Our Daily Bread), The Savior can satisfy fully Bing told him, "If you don't sing, you will be ostracized and blacklisted in opera because you are under contract to sing." 2 For the "law" of the Spirit of life flowing through the anointing of Jesus has . Wear the PBPGIFWMY button which means `` Please be patient in tribulation I CA n't sing in opera! 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