Romans 12:2 "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."
This verse has been used for many things, sometimes to extremes. "What is the world doing? They're driving cars. Therefore to not conform to the world, I will not drive a car." This kind of logic is a misinterpretation of this Scripture. When the whole verse is taken into consideration (along with its context) we realize that it has to do with our inner man.
The verse lays out 2 options. These 2 options are opposites and they have to do with our mind, how we judge or understand (our thoughts, feelings, purposes, desires). Being conformed to this world would mean that my mind thinks the way the world thinks. My thoughts, feelings, purposes, and desires line up with the world's thoughts, feelings, purposes, and desires. However, if I allow God to renew my mind, it will be transformed and suddenly my thoughts, feelings, purposes, and desires will line up with God's thoughts, feelings, purposes, and desires. My way of thinking will mirror His way of thinking and not the world's.
When my mind is renewed & transformed, then and only then, will I be able to examine and recognize as genuine, what is that good, acceptable, and perfect, will of God. How can I renew my mind today?
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