“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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