Nonconformity to the World
Bp. Beveridge. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good… I. WHAT ABE WE TO UNDERSTAND BY THE WORLD (1 John 2:16). 1. The lust of the flesh (Titus 2:12). 2. The lust of the eye (Ecclesiastes 5:11). 3. The pride of life (Romans 1:30). II. WHAT IS IT NOT TO RE CONFORMED TO IT? 1. Not to approve of it (1 John 2:15). 2. Not to imitate it (1 Peter 4:4). 3. To use it as if we used it not (1 Corinthians 7:30, 31). III. WHY SHOULD WE NOT BE CONFORMED? 1. We are separated from the world to God (1 Peter 2:9-12). 2. We have put on Christ. 3. All that is in the world is not of the Father (1 John 2:16), and is contrary to the love of Him (1 John 2:15). 4. The fashion of this world passeth away (1 Corinthians 7:31).Conclusion: Conform not to this world. 1. You have higher things to mind (Colossians 3:1-3; Philippians 3:20). 2. This world cannot satisfy you (Ecclesiastes 1:8). 3. You must give an account of what you do here. (Bp. Beveridge.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. WEB: Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.