"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will."
You and I naturally learn how to live life by what we see going on around us. We automatically pick things up. If you see someone cheat another in a business deal, you will learn to cheat as well. It doesn't mean you will, it's just that you've learned that there are times you may need to cheat. If you see someone gossip about another, you will learn how to gossip as well. If you see someone pay their taxes, you have learned that you should pay your taxes. Our minds are formed by the decisions of those around us. If you don't believe me, watch a father and son spend time together. You will see that child start to mimic their father without the father being aware of it.
Paul tells us to intentionally protect our minds from the dangerous ideals that we pick up from this world and allow the spirit of God to teach us how to live through what we learn from the Bible. When we read it and allow it to influence us, we will begin to see God's will for our lives which is good, pleasing and perfect.
So who are you learning from today? Those around you or God? Pick up your Bible or get a bible app and start reading today.
(Suggested reading: Romans 12:1-8)
No comments:
Post a Comment