The renewed mind in Romans 12:2 is a transformed way of thinking, moving from worldly patterns (desires, philosophies) to God's perspective, enabling believers to discern and live out His good, acceptable, and perfect will, achieved by engaging with God's Word and the Holy Spirit to align your inner beliefs with Christ's truth, rather than conforming to the "world system". It's a process of internal change, a "metamorphosis," not just outward behavior, leading to a life that reflects heavenly values.
Paul tells us to abandon the chase for pleasure, possessions, and status—to stop living like everyone else. Instead, he urges us to be transformed from the inside out. Specifically, he writes that we must be changed in how we think, to have our minds renewed so that we can begin to understand God's will for our lives.
The transformation of life comes about, as the apostle Paul declares, through the renewal of the mind. An understanding of the Word of God renews the mind. The Word of God expresses the mind of God to us. Our minds are to be conformed to the mind of Christ.
In Mark 2:27, "the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" means the Sabbath is a divine gift for human benefit—a day of rest, spiritual rejuvenation, and connecting with God—rather than a rigid set of rules that oppresses people, emphasizing mercy and human need over legalistic observance. Jesus used this to teach that religious rules, including Sabbath laws, should serve humanity's well-being (doing good, saving life) and not become a burden, highlighting that the Son of Man (Jesus) is Lord over the Sabbath.
Paul implores believers in Romans 12:2 not to conform to the world but rather be transformed by the renewing of their minds. This resonates with the dilemma we face as modern-day Christians. Every single day, believers are faced with choices and decisions that either conform to the world or follow God's will.
Romans 12:2 reminds us of our need to be conformed to God's Word. God, we pray that we would not desire what this world desires. That we would desire what Your Word says You want for us.
The renewing of the mind brings your will into agreement with the Father's will. As you fill your mind with His Word by reading, thinking about, memorizing, praying, speaking out loud, even singing, you begin to think in a way that pleases Him, and His ways become your ways.
On the Sabbath (Shabbat), observant Jews traditionally refrain from "work" (melacha), which includes activities like driving or using electricity, cooking or kindling fires, writing or erasing, shopping or conducting business, and doing household chores like laundry or cleaning; these prohibitions stem from the 39 creative labors involved in building the Tabernacle, aiming to create a day of rest and spiritual focus, not a normal weekday.
He gives this law its authentic and authoritative interpretation: “The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.” With compassion, Christ declares the sabbath for doing good rather than harm, for saving life rather than killing. The sabbath is the day of the Lord of mercies and a day to honor God.
The Sabbath was the sign of the Mosaic covenant. The Mosaic covenant and the Sabbath as the covenant sign are no longer applicable now that the new covenant of Jesus Christ has come. Believers are called upon to honor and respect those who think the Sabbath is still mandatory for believers.
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Pray from 3am to 5am the hour of the devine encounters 1. God will give you a revelation about your life 2. Command your day. Command your money.
Nevertheless, she persisted and replied, “Yes Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master's table.” Bam! she gives it back as good as she got from him. She is not asking Jesus for a whole loaf, just for some leftover crumbs to her sick daughter.
The renewal of your mind is not a one-time event; it is a moment-by-moment decision. Amen! What do you need to bring to God in prayer today? God sometimes removes resources to reveal gifts you're not using.
We tend to overrate ourselves (often because of feelings of inferiority and we try to compensate) or see ourselves as nothing and are very self condemning. Very often peoples self talk is very critical. - I am ugly. God made us out of the dust of the earth but doesn't want us to live there.
It means the sabbath was created to benefit man, not limit him from doing good. There is Jewish teaching called called Pikuach Nefesh which means “to save a life” basically it means saving a life or preserving one of the highest obligations and makes others laws breakable.
God knew we needed it. And He knew we needed dedicated time to stop, reflect, and acknowledge Him as the Creator and sustainer of life. Each week, Sabbath frees us from the constant rat race of a world that expects so much from us. It's a gift that keeps on giving.
Through Jesus, God is even more present than He was in the temple; He is a living, walking Sabbath. As Lord of the Sabbath, Christ invites us to come to Him for rest. Sabbath to come to Him for rest. Because He has done this, we are free to accept the sustenance and the healing He provides.
Sunday is a time for reflection, silence, cultivation of the mind, and meditation which furthers the growth of the Christian interior life. If cleaning your room does not get in the way of honoring God and resting with Him, then you are free to do so.
🌟 A common question that comes up is whether flushing the toilet is allowed on Shabbat. The answer is yes! 🚽 Flushing a toilet does not involve any electrical components, so it's perfectly fine to do on Shabbat.
We can read the Bible and other books of scripture. And we can talk with God in prayer. These activities can help us feel closer to God, even after the Sabbath has passed.
Psalm 109 is powerful because it's a raw, honest prayer of extreme distress and betrayal, calling for God's justice against enemies, often seen as a prophetic model for spiritual warfare, divine retribution against slander, witchcraft, and curses, and a deep expression of trusting God to enact vengeance, not personal revenge, especially recognized for its Messianic implications regarding Judas's betrayal. It's considered a potent prayer because it allows believers to voice deep anger and despair, turning the situation over to God for divine intervention, believing God will reverse evil and punish the wicked.
Let us Pray... Father God, please fill us with your Spirit. We submit our mind to you today and ask you to control it so that our thoughts become those of life and peace. We ask you to use us to do your will and it will be done.