Renewing Our Minds

Opening question: How much influence does the world have on you?

Finish the following sentences:

1. Like a good neighbor....
2. AT&T More bars in....
3. Wendy's, Where's the....
4. Matress Frim where it's easy....
5. Your in good hands with....

We've looked at some pretty crafty marketing tricks that persuade our thinking on a daily basis, but more seriously in what other ways does the world try to change our thinking?

• Sexuality
• Impurity
• Honesty
• Integrity

Romans 12:1-2

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer 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.

• What does it mean to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice?
• Deny self, not our will anymore but God's will, we live our lives to please God rather than our flesh...etc
• Why does Paul say "I urge you"?
• We have a choice and need to make a decision to allow God's word to compel us.
• Our motivation should be God's grace.
• What is the pattern of this world?
• Our sinful nature, destroyed lives, guilt, broken homes...etc
• How do we break this pattern?
• We have to renew our minds with Gods word!
• If we choose live by the worlds pattern what is the outcome?
• In what ways have you lived by the pattern of this world and regretted or suffered for it?
• If we choose to renew our minds/change our thinking and align our lives with Gods word, what is the outcome?
• Gods will; GOOD, PERFECT and PLEASING

Closing Question: Are you willing to renew your mind and align your life with Gods word rather than conform to the worlds pattern and thinking?