By Beholding We Are Changed

“By Beholding We Are Changed” is a call to guard what fills our minds and hearts and to fix our eyes on Christ. Through the examples of Daniel and Achan, the song contrasts resisting Babylon with allowing its influence within. As the final choice approaches, it calls us to behold Jesus through God’s Word, set our minds on things above, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform us from glory to glory into His likeness. *** BY BEHOLDING WE ARE CHANGED Lyrics by Zeres Vitto Copyright © 2026 Zeres Vitto. All Rights Reserved. [Verse 1 — What We Behold] What fills the eye will reach the mind; What fills the mind will shape the heart. What fills the heart will guide the life— Our choices shape what we become. Our hearts will follow what we treasure; What we cherish shapes us each day. Turn your eyes from things that perish— By beholding, we are changed. [Chorus 1 — Behold the Lord] BEHOLD THE LORD! Look into His Word! See Jesus Christ revealed within! Think on His truth; treasure what is good; Choose what He loves and walk His way. From thought to heart, from heart to living, His Spirit forms His life within! As we behold the glory of Jesus— BY BEHOLDING, WE ARE CHANGED! [Verse 2 — Choosing God] Daniel lived in Babylon, Yet purposed not to be defiled. His three friends would not bow the knee; They chose to worship God alone. They faced the fire and still stood true; Daniel prayed though death was near. In Babylon, they still chose God— They had learned to choose the Lord. Verse 3 — Babylon Within] Achan saw what pleased his eyes; He coveted the silver and gold. He took the treasures and Babylon’s robe; Then hid them underneath his tent. What we cherish fills the heart; What fills the heart will shape the life. Though Babylon may stand outside— Never let it rule within. [Chorus 2 — Set Your Mind Above] SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE! Think on what is true and pure! Leave the ways of Babylon; Fix your eyes on Christ alone! Let His Word renew your thinking; Let His Spirit change your heart. As we look to Jesus daily— WE’RE CHANGED FROM GLORY TO GLORY! [Verse 4 — The Final Choice] Babylon calls the world to worship; The faithful choose to follow Christ. One bears the mark of the beast; One bears the name of God above. One follows self and human teaching; One follows Jesus through His Word. The final test reveals the heart— Our lives reflect the One we love. [Climax & Appeal] BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD ABOVE! SEE THE SAVIOR THROUGH GOD’S WORD! LET EARTHLY THINGS GROW DIM— BEHOLD CHRIST ALONE! FOR BY BEHOLDING HIM, WE ARE CHANGED!