them which persecute you, &c.--This is taken from the Sermon on the Mount ( Matthew 5:44 ), which, from the allusions made to it, seems to have been the storehouse of Christian morality among the churches. "Don't give me your theology. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. According to USA Today, it showed a school of fish all swimming in the same direction except for a single fish heading the opposite way. For instance, it is Gods will for us to be good citizens as a challenge to those opposed to Christ (1 Peter 2:15), to give God thanks no matter what (1 Thess. 1 Chronicles Something has to happen to your thinking. Each peak we climb opens wider and clearer prospects into the untravelled land before us. Cease from man and look above you, 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. The Cross of Christ has come in between the believer and the world (cp Ga 2:20-note). Would you flame with vehement (marked by intensity of feeling or conviction) love? The work of the Holy Ghost first begins in the understanding, and is carried on to the will, affections, and conversation, till there is a change of the whole man into the likeness of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness. Joel As this springs from selfish severance of our own interests and objects from those of our brethren, so it is quite incompatible with the spirit inculcated in the preceding clause. Being turned upside down isn't a pleasant experience, but it can lead us to a liberating new view of life. Avoiding sexual immorality and impurity is God will for us - 1Th 4:1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8 (note), B. Chorus: that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Study the things that make for peace; if it be possible, without offending God and wounding conscience. It is a new gift of a life which will unfold itself after its own nature, as the bud into flower, and the flower into fruit; giving new desires, tastes, directions, and renewing the whole nature. You could take anything away from it and make it better. Nothing will dampen our love for Christ as will love for the world. Those who are eaten up with the world will be rejected, as ungodly, at the bar of judgment. This is a powerful appeal. Whatever our gifts or situations may be, let us try to employ ourselves humbly, diligently, cheerfully, and in simplicity; not seeking our own credit or profit, but the good of many, for this world and that which is to come. Haggai In one aspect, it is self-surrender; in another, it is growing transformation (Ro 12:2). He is not saying believers are to make a list of "don't's" which we need to stop doing -- that is the essence of legalism (listen to Pastor Ray Stedman's excellent Mp3 entitled Legalism) (Transcript). Roy Fields narrates Romans Chapter 12 in The Passion Translation. But when God's perfect will sets itself against our fleshthwarts our dearest hopesoverturns our fondest schemeswe cannot see that it is a perfect will, but rather, are much disposed to fret, murmur, and rebel against it. He asked, "What is this?" We read that the earth swallowed up Korah alive, Nu 16:32. We get our bearings from God in his word. Try it. (The Daily Study Bible Series - Online), Haldane quotes the apostle John "We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one. (1Jn 5:19NLT) By conformity to the world is meant assimilation to the people of the world; or the sentiments, conduct, and customs by which they are distinguished. Paul is saying once we become living sacrifices something beautiful happens-someone else transforms us! 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). 12Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. There is a corresponding self-abasement, taking our place in the dust before God, and frankly admitting that we are not worthy of the least of His mercies (Gen. 32:10). Whatever we have lost, it was better for us that it was taken away. Be a transformer. It's not how many times you "go through" the Bible, but how much of the Bible "goes through" you! And be not conformed to this age, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your soul that ye may experience what is that good and well pleasing and perfect will of God. But a mind dedicated to Gods truth will produce a life that can stand the test of time. They thought the opera was "worldly"! It is but mock love, which rests in words of kindness, while our brethren need real supplies, and it is in our power to furnish them. Colossians Keith Krell illustrates the passive voice this way "If I said to you, Im going to the store-thats active. 12 Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. It is a beautiful marriage of powerful accuracy and readable, natural language. 8 1 So now the case is closed. Dokimazo is used 4x (out of 22 total NT uses) in Romans (Click) Consider studying the following selected uses of dokimazo in context to help get a sense of this picturesque Greek word (1Co 3:13, 1Co 11:28, 2Co 8:22, 2Co 13:5, Gal 6:4, Eph 5:10-note,Php 1:10-note,1Th 2:4-note, 1Th 5:21-note, 1Ti 3:10, 1Pe 1:7-note,1Jn 4:1). He that has this rule over his spirit, is better than the mighty. is too intimate with his king's enemies. (Question: Could Job's attitude toward the Word in any way explain how he was able to persevere in the face of such incredible testing?! see Lk 1:37ASV), cultivating an "infant like" attitude (see 1Pe 2:1-note for what you need to do to cultivate this desire and give you an "appetite". I have discovered that this is far better than the radio in turning a long trip into a short one. Before I introduce him, let me just reiterate, the purpose of this show . There is no promise here, nor is there anything in the tendencies of Christ-like living, to lead us to anticipate that guidance in regard to matters of prudence or expediency or temporal advantage will follow from such a transfigured life. Feed it with truth from the word. What is the significance of this event?" Nous is the mind as the organ of mental perception and apprehension. 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. God will help us control our thoughts and bring them into subjection to Jesus, to conform to His way of thinking. The secret of it is given in the words, "the renewing of your minds." The result is freedom, joy, and thankfulness for all the gifts of God. What are you going to do with your life?" It is more that you start doing some things that they don't do at all, like loving your enemy (try this one in your own strength), forgiving when you have been unjustly wronged, returning good for evil, showing kindness to those who are repay you with an ungrateful attitude. So the change in view here is not a superficial fluctuation of fashion or conduct but a vital change revealing a new life. NLT Premium Value Thinline Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, teal, NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible, Softcover, NLT One Year Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover, NLT One Year Chronological Bible, Large Print Softcover, NLT Premium Gift Bible--soft leather-look, blue. James . No doubt there is a great deal of Christianity diffused through the average opinion and ways of looking at things, that prevail around us. Never let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good. Michael Angelo, in his mystical way, used to say that sculpture effected its aim by the removal of parts; as if the statue lay somehow hid in the marble block. If you are having trouble answering ask God's Spirit to help you and He will - Ps 139:23-24. And I think Pastor Stedman's prayer is worth repeating, Our Father, we pray that we will more than just intellectually grasp this truth, but that it may grip our hearts and our souls, and release our paralyzed wills, and energize us to begin to be available to You, not in words but in deeds. Mark Neos means new in point of time; kainos means new in point of character and nature. Romans 12:2, Educator and best-selling author Tony Wagner is a firm believer in disruptive innovation that changes the way the world thinks and works. If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed." Delight In his first letter to Timothy, the Apostle Paul urged Gods people to pray for our leadership: First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiv 5 Those who are motivated by the flesh only pursue what benefits themselves. Good (18) (agathos [word study] 19/102 uses in Romans -- Ro 2:7, 10; 3:8; 5:7; 7:12, 13, 18, 19; 8:28; 9:11; 10:15; 12:2, 9, 21; 13:3, 4; 14:16; 15:2; 16:19) describes that which is "good" in its character or constitution or beneficial in its effect. SUFFERING IS GOD'S WILL FOR US - 1Pe 3:17 (note), 1Pe 4:19 (note). (Stedman, Ray: Living Day by Day). The noun anakainosis is used only twice in the NT, Romans 12:2 (see discussion) and Titus 3:5 and means to cause something to become new and different with the implication of becoming superior. It would be absolute disloyalty to the Lord for believers to love the world. The "will of God" is "perfect" in that it lacks nothing for completeness (except me to fulfill it) and it achieves the desired end or goal that God had originally intended. Mary sat in stillness, or in leisure, listening to and learning from Jesus. Then you go back to your routine and determine that your life will be in line with the Word of God. Create your own unique website with customizable templates. You bet it's tough! Psalms Don't give up in a time of trouble, [ e] but commune with God at all times. If we duly thought about the powers we have, and how far we fail properly to improve them, it would humble us. And first, the all-comprehensive duty. Anakainosis is not known outside Christian literature nor in the Greek Septuagint (LXX). That is a brutish recompence, befitting only animals, which are not conscious of any being above them, or of any existence hereafter. That's the way it was in the first century when the pagans were puzzled and convicted by the lifestyle of Christians. Whereas Romans 12:1 (see notes) calls for a decisive commitment, (Romans 12:2) deals with the maintenance of that commitment. . Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Be honest with yourself. INSIGHT: Tradition has it that the apostle Peter brought the gospel to Rome. Depending on Divine grace, they must detest and dread all evil, and love and delight in whatever is kind and useful. It's the same mindset that's behind the slogan: "If it feels good, do it." But this isn't what the will of God is at all. 4:7; Col. 2:18; 2 Thess. Believers are to dedicate themselves to God. and though Christianity has so changed the spirit of society, that a certain beautiful disinterestedness and self-sacrifice shines in the character of not a few who are but partially, if at all under the transforming power of the Gospel, it is only those whom "the love of Christ constrains to live not unto themselves," who are capable of thoroughly acting in the spirit of this precept. Only by giving ourselves to God and being transformed can we know His will (Romans 12:2). Self or friends shall not intervene; Romans 12:1-21 . 1 John 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 ). So it is with our enlightened understanding, with our tender conscience, and our heavenly affections. Dave Branon (Our Daily Bread), To live in the world but not of it We give way in this and that thing. All such matters are still to be determined in the proper fashion, by the exercise of our own best judgment and common-sense. As we travel heavenward, lets cooperate with Gods construction of our lives. In his bookCreating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World, he says, Innovation occurs in every aspect of human endeavor, and most people can become more creative and innovativegiven the right environment and opportunities.. 13:18; 17:9. Rather, it must be "What is true here? In Romans 12:2 it describes an inward renewal of our mind through which our inner spirit is changed into the likeness of Christ. In the East, where such houses are still rare, this duty is regarded as of the most sacred character [HODGE]. , , , . How sad it is that the soul, that princely thing, which is made for communion with God and angels, should be put to the mill to grind, and made a slave to the earth! The opposite of being conformed to this world is being transformed by the renewing of your mind. (1Cor 2:16). All our duty towards one another is summed up in one word, love. Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. The New Covenant gives the grace to make the vow and to keep it too (Jer 31:31, 32, 33, 34, cp Ezek 36:27). How do I feel about my job? This is next taken up in detail. From the Greek word meaning metamorphosis. Refers to the process that leads to an outward, permanent change. There is a deepening sense of our utter sinfulness, failure and blameworthiness, and the daily loathing of ourselves for our hard-heartedness, our base ingratitude, and the ill returns we make to God for His infinite goodness to us. If he "conforms" to environment around him, he will eventually die! But as simplicity seems enjoined in the next clause but one of this same verse, perhaps the meaning here is, "with liberality," as the same word is rendered in 2Corinthians 8:2 , 9:11 . But the World is the world still. 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. What are some areas you struggle with in your heart? We are rather called to be in the world, but not of it. His spoonerized statement may have been closer to the truth of what can happen when we read and meditate on God's Word. is the eager inquiry of many. To tenderly embrace God's perfect will is the grand object of all gospel discipline. There is a wonderful promise here for everyone earnestly seeking the truth. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. This, then, is the reward. In other words, transformation and non-conformity on the outside must flow from a new mind. But it is only one charming phase of the unselfish character which belongs to all living Christianity. That can only come as you are exposed to the truth as it is in Jesus. A believers continued practice of conforming to the world's way of thinking and acting is inconsistent with having given his or her body to the Lord the King and to the King's service. For example, if you have found yourself watching television shows or movies that years earlier would have shocked you, then STOP NOW! Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. One music TV channel, for instance, was characterized in World magazine by film critic Michael Medved like this: There is absolutely no excuse for MTV to be present in the home. There is an increasing appreciation of the grace of God and of the provision He has made for us in Christ, with a corresponding longing to be done with this body of death and conformed fully to the lovely image of the Lord; which longings will be completely realized at our glorification. 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. 3 Your presence releases a fragrance so pleasingover and over poured out. Here, then, are some of the principal effects produced by our being changed, or reformed, conformed, and transformed by the Spirit of God. The believer belongs to heaven and to the age to come and no longer has to (or should) think like an unbeliever. Malachi The god and prince of this world is Satan (2Cor 4:4; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11. In the Septuagint (LXX) teleios is used to translate the following Hebrew words and/or phrase: "blameless" (describing Noah in Ge 6:9), "wholly devoted" (Solomon's prayer for the hearts of the people toward God 1Ki 8:61), "whole" (David's prayer for Solomon was that he would serve God with a "whole heart" 1Chr 28:9). It is not normal. Some will flatter, some will slight; BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Don't be legalistic but also don't think lightly of the power of His Word, His Spirit and the grace in which you stand to change your mind, heart and actions (cf Ps 107:19, 20 - See Spurgeon's comments on Verse 19; Verse 20). Our renewed spirit is totally different and agrees with the ways of Heaven, but our flesh is not yet renewed, therefore it has embedded within it old habits that run according to the elementary principles of the world. In order for our old flesh to fall into line with our new spirit, and the Holy Spirit within us, our minds must be transformed by renewal. The one who is committed to God sees life with a sure eye. It is not that you stop doing a few things that other people are doing that are regarded as "wrong". 2 Peter 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. Give me Jesus William Newell - Fashioned (conformed) is literally, schemed-together-with. Start for FREE. It is a kingdom that is antagonistic to God. "The world is crucified to me, and I unto the world." It must of course be our duty to avoid a conformity with the world in those vain and sensual amusements, which stand in as direct contradiction to a spiritual frame. of If we confine ourselves to that text, we have not said all that God meant to say in that connection. 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. We can be in the world but not of it (Jn 17:14, 15,16, 17). It is clear enough that if a new likeness is being stamped upon a man, the process may be looked at from the other side; and that in proportion as we become liker Jesus Christ, we shall become more unlike the old type to which we were previously conformed. Instead, fix your attention on God. AND GOD SAID: Let us FORM man in our image. He was not longer singing for the advancement of Jerome Hines, he was singing for the glory of God. Romans 12:2 (TMBA) The last verse suggests what is not easily understood by the world; that in all strife and contention, those that revenge are conquered, and those that forgive are conquerors. We descend from the mount of communion with the Lord, and fall into a cold, miserable spot, where the life of God, though not extinct, is reduced to its lowest ebb. They feel just to think about the event should do something for them. Then you will learn to know Gods will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Just as when you take away disturbing masses of metal from near a compass, it trembles to its true point, so when, by the discipline of which I have been speaking, there are swept away from either side of us the things that would perturb our judgment, there comes, as blessing and reward, a clear insight into that which it is our duty to do. The mind of Christ, of course, looks at the world and does not say that the basis of life is the advancement of self. God's perfect will may snatch a child from your bosomstrike down a dear husbandtear from your arms a beloved wifestrip you of all your worldly goodsput your feet into a path of sufferinglay you upon a bed of pain and languishingcast you into hot furnaces or overwhelming floodsmake your life almost a burden to yourself! When judgment fell on Sodom, Lot lost everything. Well, that would be the dullest experience you could have. Even the most valuable spiritual disciplines of Bible reading (Ed: See also the discipline of Meditating on the Word and Primer on Biblical Meditation, cp the promised blessing in Ps 1:1-note, Ps 1:2-note, Ps 1:3-note) and prayer can become so habitual that our minds are not fully engaged. Romans 12:2 (JUB) His character should not only be free from blemish, but even from suspicionas untarnished as the modesty of a woman, or the honor and bravery of a man. (Read Dr Piper's full sermon The War Against the Soul and the Glory of God). We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. In fact, it has grown worse. ng what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Grammy Award-Winning artist, best-selling author, and humanitarian, International Best-Selling Author, Cofounder of Encounters Network, Pastor, Bethel Church, Best-Selling Author, Founders of Messenger International and Best-Selling Authors, President & Founder, Harvest International Ministry Founder, HRock Church, Pasadena, CA, International Chancellor, Wagner University, www.cheahn.org, Authors of Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality and Praying the Bible: The Book of Prayers, wesleystaceycampbell.com. Live in the truths found in Romans and discover the heavenly treasures of faith, grace, righteousness, and power. . God must be served with the spirit, under the influences of the Holy Spirit. Lord. To reiterate, suschematizo refers to an outward expression that does not reflect (or come from) what is within, in this case Christ in us the hope of glory (see Colossians 1:27-note), Christ our life (see Colossians 3:4-note). Then he moved into Sodom (Ge 13:12,19:1). The vivid wording strips away the centuries, reminding me with every phrase that each prophecy, letter, history account, poem, vision, and parable is Gods Word to me today just as much as it was to the original audiences. Must not my heart from Him ever sever There are maxims and ways of living, and so on, characteristic of the Christian life, which are in as complete antagonism to the ideas and maxims and practices that prevail amongst men who are outside of the influences of this Christian truth in their own hearts, as ever they were. You need a mind that will see through all these silly schemes of the world. You cant be in God's army and be a civilian. They have found a way, as they think, to serve both God and Mammon. Romans 12:2 (RSV) "No," they said, "we're changing it a bit, modernizing it, bringing it up to date." 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. That's loving, kind, and true. . Don't become like the people of this world. 1 Peter (cp notes on "two masters" in Matthew 6:24 (note). If you then, on that basis, begin to recognize the systematic brainwashing of the world and refuse it, and constantly renew your thinking in the truth as it is found in Jesus and the Word of God, then I will tell you something: You are going to have an exciting life, beyond what you ever dreamed. 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." (seerelated devotional). It is something which is well approved, eminently satisfactory, or extra-ordinarily pleasing. It is the desire to manipulate and maneuver others to do something for one's own benefit. His presence will sanctify wholly The former, in a word, glories in itself, the latter in the Lord (The City of God). Don't live any longer the way this world lives. 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