I talked about being conformed as Romans 12:2 talks about so let’s talk about what being transformed means.  Webster’s dictionary says “To change in composition, structure or character”.  In the Greek it says basically the same thing. The Greek word is metamorphoo (met-am-or-fo'-o) to change, transfigure, transform.   It means becoming something you are not. In other words CHANGE.  Do we really want to challenge ourselves; our lifestyles, our conversation, our character?   Is it that important?  According to the word of God it is.  Ephesians 5:5 and Galatians 5:21 both say that those conformed to this world (I’m paraphrasing), shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.  I’ve heard many so called Christians kill with their tongue, lie, curse, have inappropriate conversation with others, steal, commit adultery and fornication.  The Word of God is so plain with the topics I just mentioned.  We must renew our minds of all carnality that we have adopted.  Many of the topics I will be discussing are the following:  our conversation, gossip, the tongue, character, honesty, being judgmental of others, lying, respect for ourselves, respect for others, holiness, the women’s lib and how they have affected our families, peace of mind in Christ, how TV has made us callus to right and wrong, among many other things.  I could go on and on but you get the picture.  We must change our way of thinking. Paul says in Philippians 4:8-9 And now, brothers, as I close this letter, let me say this one more thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.  Keep putting into practice all you learned from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you.
Until next time…