Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind

"Do not conform 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". (Rom 12:2)

Is the Church being brainwashed by the world.  Secularism has spread far and wide so that without realising, we find ourselves thinking about the important issues of life with the same mindset as the world.  Is God remoulding us or is the world remoulding us?  Our lives are thus in danger if we conform to the pattern of the world.

In order to be transformed, we must renew our mind by the constant bathing of the word of God which has power unto salvation. "...our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power." (1Thess. 1:5)

We are not to conform to the ways of this sinful world which is temporary. The Holy scriptures have the power to turn our thoughts and attitudes toward God and away from the carnal ways of the world. Without the cleansing power of the word, we become insensitive to sin.

Having to live and work in an unbelieving world can greatly influence the mind. By the end of the day, we often find ourselves thinking and even acting like unbelievers due to such close association. Most of us are bombarded daily by backbiting competition, vulgar language, gossip, and all kinds of worldly temptations.

Rev Dr. Ronnie Ng