Transformed

When you think of the "patterns of this world” what comes to mind?

Here are some things I think about when I think about the world we live in in our culture:

1) The world thinks that things matter. The one with the most stuff wins.

2) You gotta put yourself ahead of everyone else. Nobody else is going to take care of you. Look out for number one.

3) Outward appearance is extremely important. You gotta be buff, beautiful, tan, and well dressed to be worth anything.

4) Small talk is preferable and you need to learn how to do it well.

5) Speed is everything —fast food, microwaves, anything instant is way more important than delaying gratification.

And that is just a few…

Do you think those are the things that Paul was addressing in Romans 12:2? It reads:

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.

It appears to me if we are reading it correctly that if we choose not to to conform to those patterns, we can be transformed ……

How? By renewing our minds. Thinking differently. Looking at things from God’s perspective.

Then and only then can we find out what God wants for us.

Thoughts to ponder on a Thursday.