Message from April 26: Mind Control

As we continue our study of the book of Romans, we have come to a point of transition. Paul has finished his theology lesson and now moves into application. It begins with the famous "therefore." IN light of everything we now know, this is how we should live. If you have followed us over the past few years, you will recognize the teaching. It is something we come back to often because it is so important for us to understand. Therefore I exhort you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice—living, holy, and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may approve what the will of God is, that which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:1-2) A sacrifice that remains alive must constantly choose to stay on the altar. This requires a mindset totally opposite of the world, and of our own natural inclination. It requires a transformation, and that requires that our minds be made over. Over the next few lessons we will see what that looks like.