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DIVINE DOORS (2 OF 3)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
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Divine Doors (2 of 3)
Series: Doors of Decision
Kerry Shook
Romans 12:1-2


''Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will.''- Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)

1. WHAT DOES GOD'S WORD SAY?

- The principle of obedience

''Do not conform to the pattern of the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.'' - Romans 12:2 (NIV)

''Make the best use of your time, despite all the difficulties of these days. Don't be vague but firmly grasp what you know to be the will of God.'' - Ephesians 5:17 (Ph)

2. IS IT WORTH MY LIFE?

- The principle of priorities

''So here's what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life-and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him.'' - Romans 12:1 (MSG)

''Live life, then, with a due sense of responsibility, not as men who do not know the meaning and purpose of life but as those who do.''- Ephesians 5:15 (Ph)

''For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?''- Mark 8:36, 37 (NKJV)

3. IS IT A DIVINE OPPORTUNITY OR A BEAUTIFUL DISTRACTION?

- The principle of discernment

''Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God-what is good and acceptable and perfect.'' - Romans 12:2 (NRSV)

''See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.''- Ephesian ...

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