CHRISTIA ROMANS 12:2 N?

What does it mean to be a

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed
Refers to conforming ones self (i.e. ones mind and character) to anothers pattern, in this case the world (cf. 1 Pet 1:14). The wording implies that some Christians in Rome where already doing this. This has always been Gods plea for His people:

Deu 18:9-14; 2 Cor 6:14-7:1;

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

Be transformed in mind
Grk. metamorphoo. Denotes a dramatic change in appearance.

Same as in Mat 17:2; 2 Cor 3:18.

Paul is contrasting haphazard conformity to the world with a purposeful transformation that comes from renewing ones mind. This kind of transformation

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

Prove Gods will.

Prove (Grk. dokimazo), has the sense of finding out the worth of something by testing it in actual practice.

Luk 14:19; 1 Tim 3:10; 1 Jhn 4:1

Paul is calling for Christians to prove Gods will to be good, acceptable and perfect by doing it. God has always called for His

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

Areas where Christians are tempted to not be Christians:

Modesty

The world says: Expensive, brand name clothes are essential and the sexier the better. Transform your mind with Gods word:

Costly attire is immodest (1 Tim 2:9-10). Sensuality is sin (1 Pet 4:3).

Areas where Christians are tempted to not be Christians:

Morals

The world says: Morals change with the times, if in fact, there is such a thing as a standard of morals. Transform your mind with Gods word:

Mans way leads to death (Pro 14:12). Gods Scripture stands alone (2 Tim

Some areas where Christians are tempted to not be Christians:

Materialism

The world says: You are what you own, money will bring you security and happiness. Transform your mind with Gods word:

Riches will not save you (Pro 11:4). The love of money is evil (1 Tim 6:6-10).

Some areas where Christians are tempted to not be Christians:

Marriages

The world says: Marriage is the ol ball and chain. Submit!? Be your own woman or man, look out for yourself. Transform your mind with Gods word:

Be one with your mate for life (Gen 2:24).

CHRISTIA ROMANS 12:2 N?

What does it mean to be a