08-26-2025 PART 3: Transformed Thinking God’s Will in Action

Section 1 Romans 12:2 commands believers not to copy the behavior and customs of this world but to let God transform them by changing the way they think. Paul draws a clear line: the world’s systems are built on sinful wisdom and cannot heal, save, or free anyone. The church is not meant to conform to culture, but to present the kingdom of God. Transformation comes when we surrender to God’s Spirit, allowing Him to reshape us rather than resisting change. This isn’t about becoming “weird Bible people” for show—it’s about reflecting Jesus genuinely and avoiding the trap of practicing sin as a lifestyle.

Section 2 The battlefield of transformation is the mind. Repentance, in its true biblical sense, means a change in thinking—abandoning our “smarts” for God’s wisdom. Every day, choices arise that reveal which kingdom we serve: God’s or the enemy’s. Paul teaches that when our thinking aligns with God’s truth, we discern His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Contrary to some teaching, this doesn’t mean there are three separate wills of God—it’s one will, complete and whole. As Jesus said, His food was to do the Father’s will; likewise, our fulfillment is found in aligning our hearts and minds with God’s purposes.

Section 3 This daily transformation is both a battle and a process. Each thought and decision matters, for every choice leans toward God’s kingdom or Satan’s lies. Perfection isn’t possible on this side of eternity, but growth is—step by step, glory to glory, becoming more like Christ. That’s why grace is essential; when we fail, Hebrews 4:16 reminds us to approach the throne of grace with confidence, receiving mercy and help in our need. God is not asking for instant flawlessness, but for surrendered lives willing to be transformed. The call is non-negotiable: yield fully, let God change you, and live aligned with His truth.