Romans 12:2 (NKJV) 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Most times we hear this verse being taught and talked about regarding individuals. We hear about how we are to keep ourselves from evil and not get drawn into practices that aren’t pleasing to God.
Today we need to take a look at this from a collective point of view, as a body; the body of Christ.
The church as a whole also has an obligation to honor God in everything it does. The world has so greatly influenced the church that it has started to succumb to the pressure and accept some things that are contrary to the word of God.
Many times, in an effort to please people, the church will cave in to pressure and practice or allow things that they know aren’t right. This also happens in an effort to keep people from getting their feelings hurt, or to be politically correct.
Jesus was not worried about what people thought of Him. Yes, He loved people. And yes, He forgave people for their sins. But Jesus also spoke to and addressed sin when it was before Him, without apologizing.
He was the religious people’s worst nightmare because he saw their practices for what they were and called them out for it. He would be the first person to forgive them if they had sincerely repented. But He knew their motives and had no trouble calling sin what it was; sin.
So we need to be very careful as the body of Christ, and guard our hearts, letting God guide us and help us discern the things that are pressuring us to change our convictions.
The word of God never changes. It doesn’t bend to please the current fads or trends. The definition of sin doesn’t change to please people.
And so should the church hold onto and keep its convictions, unwavering and true to our Creator.
We need to love those around us, reach out and offer Christ to those in need, but never, ever let the world convince us that anything outside of God’s standards is acceptable or right, simply because someone says it should be so.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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