Romans 12:3

"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."

Key Reflection

Romans 12:3 encourages believers to resist the influences of the surrounding culture, which often remains trapped in sinful patterns and practices. Instead, Christians are called to undergo a transformation through the renewing of their minds—this process involves actively engaging with God's Word and allowing it to shape one’s thoughts and actions, ultimately enabling them to discern and live out what truly pleases God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 3. For I say. The word "for" shows that the apostle is about to introduce some additional considerations to enforce what he had just said; or to show how we may evince a mind that is not conformed to the world. Through the grace. Through the favour, or in virtue of the favour of the apostolic of[ice. By the authority that is conferred on me to declare the will of God as an apostle. See Barnes "Ro 1:5". See also Ga 1:6,15; 2:9; Eph 3:8; 1 Ti 1:14. Not to think, etc. Not to over-estimate himself, or to think more of himself than he ought to. What is the true standard by which we ought to estimate ourselves he immediately adds.

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