Under God?

Text: Romans 12:1-8 What does it mean to be "under God"? To be under means to be submissive or to obey. I. We give our Body (vs.1) a) we must yield the members of the body as instruments of righteousness (Romans 6:13) b) we must recognize that our body is God's temple (I Cor. 6:19-20) II. We give God our Mind (vs.2) a) the word conformed is the idea of being similar or alike (I Peter 1:13-14) b) the Greek word transformed is seen in the English word metamorphosis - a total change from the inside out. III. We use the gifts for God's Church and his Glory (vs.3-8) a) we should know the importance of humility (vs.3) b) We should know we have been given the faith to serve him (vs.3) c) We should know we are one body but have different gifts (vs. 4-8)