or which he will approve. The word “good” here is not an adjective agreeing with “will,” but a noun. Christianity seeks to reign in the soul; and having its seat there, the external conduct and habits will be regulated accordingly.That ye may prove - The word used here δοκιμάζω dokimazōis commonly applied to metals, to the operation of testing, or trying them by the severity of fire, etc. The word “good” here is not an adjective agreeing with “will,” but a noun.

The word implies a radical, thorough, and universal change, both outward and inward.

Romans 12:2. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. Christianity seeks to reign in the soul; and having its seat there, the external conduct and habits will be regulated accordingly.That ye may prove - The word used here δοκιμάζω dokimazōis commonly applied to metals, to the operation of testing, or trying them by the severity of fire, etc. If all would separate from the vices and follies, the amusements and gaieties of the world, Christ would be glorified. They do not err from his ways who seek his guidance, and who, not confiding in their own wisdom, but in God, commit their way to him. They do not err from his ways who seek his guidance, and who, not confiding in their own wisdom, but in God, commit their way to him. “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine whether it be of God,” John 7:17. Seneca, Epis. All rights reserved. Christianity seeks to reign in the soul; and having its seat there, the external conduct and habits will be regulated accordingly. vi, shows us the force of this word when used in a moral sense. And perfect - Τελειον, Finished and complete: when the mind is renewed, and the whole life changed, then the will of God is perfectly fulfilled; for this is its grand design in reference to every human being. The Christian is often represented as a new creature; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 4:24; 1 Peter 2:2.Your mind - The word translated “mind” properly denotes intellect, as distinguished from the will and affections. We must be vigilant against this spirit precisely where it is the most subtle and concealed, e.g. --ROMANS xii. At this moment, I let go of problems and challenges to receive your command. Romans 12:2: Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. 3 And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing. And be not conformed to this world,.... By this world is meant, either the Mosaic dispensation, and Jewish church state, so called in opposition to עולם הבא, "the world to come", the Gospel dispensation; in which there were a worldly sanctuary, and the rites and ceremonies of which are styled the rudiments and elements of the world; to which believers in the present state are by no means to conform, there being sacrifices and ordinances of another nature, it is the will of God they should observe and attend unto: or else the men of the world are designed, carnal and unregenerate men, among whom they formerly had their conversation, from among whom they were chosen, called, and separated, and who lie and live in wickedness, and therefore should not be conformed unto them: which is to be understood, not in a civil sense of conformity to them in garb and apparel, provided that pride and luxury are guarded against, and decency and sobriety observed, and the different abilities of persons and stations in life are attended to; or to any other civil usages and customs which are not contrary to natural and revealed religion; but of a conformity in a moral sense to the evil manners of men, to walk vainly, as other Gentiles do, to go into the same excess of riot with them; for this is contrary both to the principle and doctrine of grace, which teach men to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts: and of a compliance with the men of the world in a religious sense, by joining with them in acts of idolatry, superstition, and will worship, and in anything that is contrary to the order, ordinances, and truths of the Gospel. 4. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. 9-21.

At this moment, I let go of all chaos to receive your love and peace. We’ll send you a new verse every day to download or share. Applied to religion, it means what is consistent, which is carried out; which is evinced in all the circumstances and reactions of life.Acceptable - That which will be pleasing to God. That is good which promotes the honor of God and the interests of his universe. But here it seems to be used as applicable to the whole spirit as distinguished from the body, including the understanding, will, and affections.
There are both ingenuity and probability in this view of the subject. Please try again soon. And the apostle warns them against reviving usages that Christ had abolished: this exhortation still continues in full force. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. That ye may prove - Εις το δοκιμαζειν, That ye may have practical proof and experimental knowledge of, the will of God - of his purpose and determination, which is good in itself; infinitely so. Your Faithlife account signs you in to all our sites. To this world - Which, neglecting the will of God, entirely follows its own. A renewed heart is the best preparation for studying Christianity; as a man who is temperate is the best suited to understand the arguments for temperance; the man who is chaste, has most clearly and forcibly the arguments for chastity, etc. That ye may prove - Εις το δοκιμαζειν, That ye may have practical proof and experimental knowledge of, the will of God - of his purpose and determination, which is good in itself; infinitely so. I gratefully receive this gift of letting go and letting you lead me and guide me. V), November the Twenty-Eighth How to Fight Evil. An error occurred while accessing favorites.

Acceptable, ευαρεστον, well pleasing to and well received by every mind that is renewed and transformed. King James Version And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. If all were truly renewed in their minds, they would lose their relish for such things, and seeking only to do the will of God, they would not be slow to find it.
The surgeon cannot cut out the disease if his instruments are defiled. Get your church set-up with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. 1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.

Read more And perfect - Τελειον, Finished and complete: when the mind is renewed, and the whole life changed, then the will of God is perfectly fulfilled; for this is its grand design in reference to every human being. The world that now is - This present state of things, is as much opposed to the spirit of genuine Christianity as the world then was. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

And be not conformed to this world - By this world, αιωνι τουτῳ, may be understood that present state of things both among the Jews and Gentiles; the customs and fashions of the people who then lived, the Gentiles particularly, who had neither the power nor the form of godliness; though some think that the Jewish economy, frequently termed הזה עולם olam hazzeh, this world, this peculiar state of things, is alone intended. And the apostle warns them against reviving usages that Christ had abolished: this exhortation still continues in full force. Where the spirit, the temper, and disposition of the mind, Ephesians 4:23, are not renewed, an outward change is of but little worth, and but of short standing.

Many may think that they are not conformed to the world, while they can easily perceive that their neighbor is. All external changes, if the mind was not changed, would be useless, or would be hypocrisy. 2 Do not be conformed(A) to this age,(B) but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,(C) so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will(D) of God. The design of this passage is doubtless to produce a spirit that should not find pleasure in the pomp and vanity of the World; and which will regard all vain amusements and gaieties with disgust, and lead the mind to find pleasure in better things.

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