Biblical Museum Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good… I. ITS NATURE. 1. Not ceremonial. 2. Not civil. 3. But moral. Be not conformed — (1) To the spirit of the world. (2) In your rules of life. (3) In your company. (4) In your practices. II. SOME REASONS FOR ITS PROHIBITION. 1. Duty. 2. Profession. 3. Self-love. 4. Love of your neighbour. 5. The commands of Scripture. III. HOW IT MAY BE PREVENTED. By — 1. The renovation of your natures. 2. The exercise of daily prayer. 3. Guarding against temptation. 4. A constant dependence upon God. (Biblical Museum.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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