Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. – Romans 12:2
The boiling frog story – put a frog in tepid water, gradually heat up the water; the frog will not perceive the danger and be cooked to death – is said to be false by contemporary biologists. However, its meaning can be compared to the inability or unwillingness of people to be aware of threats that come upon them in small increments. These may be described as creeping normality or policies that portend moving down a slippery slope.
Sometimes there are few people that recognize the subtly distorted principles that are gradually infused into human society, but it is likely that the believer in God and His Word will be among them. Titus 2:11-12 says: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” One commentator wrote that “today we are aliens, living in a society of the lost.”
Rather than being discouraged by current events, delve into God’s Word and allow the Lord to reshape your attitude and perspective on life. Learn to live by God’s principles, and “be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2), praying for wisdom to discern the will of God. Do not allow yourself to be squeezed into the world’s mold. Instead of conformity to it, stand firm for truth and godly living.
Intercede for those in government who would seek to do things that are contrary to the Word of God. May they be convicted to do what is right and true. Transform hearts, Dear Lord, to do Your will.
Today’s Verse: Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 11:33-36, 12:1-2, 9-12
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord,
or who has been his counselor?”
35 “Or who has given a gift to him
that he might be repaid?”
36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
