CHANGE 2

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Text : Romans 12:2

 *And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.* 

Yesterday, we looked at a change that brings about transformation. Today, we shall be looking at the other side of the coin.

When you are not taking up the challenge for positive change (renewal), you will be left with the option of conformation to the world's system. It's either you are transforming or you are conforming. No middle ground!

Conformation comes to man naturally, but transformation is the change you must constantly embrace intentionally.

Conforming to the world is what every single being embraces right from birth. The only thing that could halt one's  conformation to this world is embracing Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour. Even after you have received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you need to constantly be renewed by the word of God for you to keep experiencing transformation. 

 *For every Christian, mind renewal must be ongoing for transformation to be progressive.* 

The scripture warned us: "Be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed" 

As you take a personal evaluation of yourself; Are there areas of your life you have been living  after the pattern of this world and its system? The Lord would have you respond to the gentle nudge of the Spirit as you behold the Lord's glory in mirror. 2Cor. 3:18.

While it takes a man who continually responds to the Spirit to experience transformation, it takes a man who continually responds to the flesh and its lusts to  stay in conformation to this world. And anyone who keeps on conforming to this world, will eventually perish with the world. 

 *As a child of God, you are only allowed to be conformed to the image of Christ.* 
Romans. 8:29, Philippians 3:10.


 *BIBLE READING* 
Romans 12:1-2

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Lord, give me the grace to desist from conforming to this world in Jesus name.


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