Do Not Conform to this World

Romans 12:2

In Romans 12:2 Paul tells us to not conform to this world. We are to do this by transforming our minds. Our minds are being transformed daily whether we are aware of that transformation or not. We are being transformed by what we surround ourselves with.  Our minds are transformed by what we put into them. Paul not only calls us to not conform to this world, but he says this non-conforming will allow us to be able to determine God’s will! If we are filling our minds with what our social media platform, favorite news station or political party wants to fill it with we will be “discerning” what they have to say, not what God has to say. If you want discernment, if you don’t want to conform to this world, you have to transform your mind, and you can only do that by putting in your mind greater quantities of the things of God over the things of this world. 

Questions for further thought:
1. What in your life is contributing the most to the transformation of your mind?
2. Do you really desire your mind to be transformed according to God’s view, even if it puts you at odds with your political party or tribe?

​Challenge: Take 2-3 days this week and keep track of how much time you spend on social media, watching and/or reading the news. Compare that to how much time you spend praying, reading and meditating on God’s word and time in fellowship with other believers. Which is greater?