Goodness (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Goodness                                                                                Day 71

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.

Romans 12:2

Just like the peer pressure experienced by teenagers trying to find their identity, Christians also find themselves challenged with how to adapt to an ever-changing world. Do we allow our opinions on issues to change or shift away from God’s teachings? Do we conform to the ways of the world? Do we seek our answers about present day issues from our eternal God or from shifting public perceptions on temporary issues?

Instead of changing who we are as Christians in order to avoid discomfort when we differ with those of the world, let us find our comfort in God. He will renew our minds so that we may stay focused on Him and His ways. By being transformed from the world’s standards to His standards, we can reveal to the world what is the proper way of God, whether the world agrees or not.

Yes, we have free will. Yes, we have the freedom to engage in various activities according to our laws, even when we know the acts are sinful. However, let us not be misguided by what the world finds acceptable.

We have a heavenly master who reveals to us what is spiritually and eternally proper. Let us be transformed to the standards of God’s Word, and not conform to the ways of this world. Let us stand on His Word and have confidence in “what is good and acceptable and [the] perfect will of God.”

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