Renew Your Mind

Romans 12:1-2

Once his readers have heard the important teachings about God’s gracious salvation, Paul wants them to respond to the Gospel. The “mercies of God” that have been explained in the first 11 chapters should strengthen us to now present our whole selves and lives completely to God. Part of this requires us to resist adopting the sinful tendencies of “this world”. Instead, we should be “transformed” by learning how to think from God’s perspective, which is revealed most clearly to us in the Bible. This will result in the ability to detect and follow God’s will. The aim of the Gospel message in not merely head knowledge, but lives that connect with the Lord, delight in His will, and pursue His purposes.


Questions for further thought:
1. What percentage of my day is spent in what this passage calls “renewing my mind”?
2. If that is low number (and even if it’s not), how could I incorporate more of reading and meditating God’s Word into my daily routine?

Challenge: Take some time this week and genuinely confess and forsake your sin. Take some time to read the Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you combat the temptation to not read His Word. Watch as He works!