Monday, October 3, 2016

"What Shapes You?" by Margaret Slaughter


“And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Romans 12:2 AMP
I’m sure everyone has heard the phrase, ‘show me who your friends are, and I’ll show you your future’.  Basically, the company you keep, says a lot about who you are and where you’re going.  Your company usually shapes your ideas, morals, and values.  If you hang around people that see no problem with breaking rules, eventually that will become the norm to you.  What’s the big deal, right?

The big deal is once we accept Jesus Christ, we become a new creature.  Old things, habits, attitudes, speech and behaviors should ‘be transformed and progressively changed’.  What shapes you?  The company you keep, or Christ?  The new creature should show some signs of ‘the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes]’.  The only way to do that is to know the mind of Christ, His attributes, and His way of doing things by reading and studying His Word, ‘so that you may prove what the will of god is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].’

Start today, and let Him re-shape you.
Margaret Slaughter

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