What does that mean? Paul uses the term, "living sacrifice" and expects believers to live in a way that is "holy and pleasing to God". He goes on to explain what he means by using two incredible terms.
The first is "conform". He says for us to NOT be conformed to this world. If my understanding of knowing Jesus and the gospel allows me to live comfortably in this culture, I am not getting it. This truth applies to all cultures at all times. To "fit in" is to conform. The very thing Paul says NOT to do.
The second term is "transformed". This is literally the process of changing. Metamorphosis. He is referring to a complete transformation in which we totally and completely live our lives to please God.
This is the gospel. This is what it means to be a christian. This is a tough road to travel.
Read it here.
In view of God's mercies we are to live differently than if we did not have God's mercies in view.
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