Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed..."

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Rom. 12:2 NRSV).

Comment:

This is a clear and direct statement about the interaction in us between our spiritual nature and our human experience. It really defines our entire purpose as spiritual beings engaged in a mortal experience.   We become "conformed to this world" when we allow the illusions of separation, lack and limitation to become the energy that motivates our choices and actions in this world. We believe in the reports of our five senses rather than our spiritual guidance. We are "transformed" when, in the midst of this human experience, we remember the truth of who we are – the Christ of God – and allow that truth to shape our choices. That transformation can only happen when we truly believe in our innate Oneness with God – when we realize that through our inner guidance we can always "discern what is the will of God" and trust that discernment to always bring about our highest good.   Becoming transformed is the entire purpose of our human experience.   Blessings!

Rev. Ed