Day 42: Rising in the Midst of Culture
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Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
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Romans 12:2: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Have you ever heard the phrase "be in the world, but not of it"? Not all aspects of culture are sinful; things like food and fashion reflect the beauty of diversity. But when it comes to morals, God challenges us to be transformed and set apart. We should always rejoice in our salvation so that rising in the midst of culture is a display of pride in God's work.
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Faith-In-Action:
Christians must "walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls us into his own kingdom and glory." We must pursue holiness instead of convenience2 Peter 1:3 tells us that we have "been granted, by the divine power of Christ, all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence." For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live."
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John 8:12: "Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
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We are meant to transcend this broken world and enter into glorious new life in Christ. Instead of focusing our minds on the troubles around us, we are to fix our eyes on the higher, bigger picture of God's Kingdom. In John 16:33,
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It's Your Mindset:
The practical application of rising in our struggles will be the focus of today's devotional. Before we can discuss behavior, we have to address mindset.
