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Bible Study & Scripture, Biblical Encouragement, Christian Living, Faith & Transformation, Mindset & Discipleship, Renewing the Mind, Romans 12:2 Insights, Spiritual Growth, Trials and Suffering, Truth & Identity in Christ
What Does It Mean to Be Transformed by the Renewing of the Mind?
The phrase “transformed by the renewing of the mind” is found in Romans 12:2. One of the first of Paul’s exhortations in this letter to the church in Rome was to be renewed in their minds: “ Do not be conformed to this world (any longer with its superficial values and customs), but be transformed and progressively changed (as you mature spiritually) by the renewing of your mind (focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes), so that you may prove (for yourselves) what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect (in His plan and purpose for you). (AMP) Paul is using the word world…
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Trials and Suffering
We all know that life is hard. Thank God, Jesus told us in this world we would have tribulation – great trials, hardship and suffering (John 16:33). He didn’t deceive us by letting us think otherwise. Both the Old and New Testament clearly give one account after another of the pain borne in this world. Reeling with the covid pandemic, the entire world endured affliction and death. Loved ones died. Many of us suffered through the ordeal and yet lived. However, reflecting on the last four years, my personal journey involved more suffering during that period: five surgeries, three other hospitalizations, and worst of all, the death of our 2-year-old…
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