Romans 12:1 Paul's speaking(paraphrased) - I've told you all that, to say this. We've talked about our sin (chp 1-3), we've talked about God's love in Jesus Christ, the faith we need in Him to be justified (chp 3-5), that grace that surpasses our understanding (chp 6) , we've talked about God's mercy in grafting us wild branches into the Root, and how the Jews are suffering now for our sakes (chp 11). Take heart, God is the Potter, we are the clay(chp 9). I've said all that to say this: verse 1, "by the mercies(pities) of God, present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." In other words, Jesus take the wheel, act like the child of God you are, not for earning or keeping salvation, but because I love you more than anyone else in this world could ever love you.
Romans 12:2 "And 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." In other words, this is how you live it, this is how you stay constantly on track. Don't let the world in any way mold you into its' thinking, get a brain overhaul, see the world through the lens of red, Christ's shed blood for every person you run into. That's Jesus- thinking. Then, and only then, will you be able to make the right choices in sync with God's plan for your life (the "perfect will of God").
Grace, MB
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