Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1–2 CSB
How do we continue to renew our minds beyond “Recovery Month”?
• Remember the
Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God … Romans 12:1a CSB
o We renew our minds because of God’s …
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• Know the
I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind … Romans 12:1b–2a CSB
o When we commit to renewing our minds, we give up …
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… so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2b CSB
o After our minds have been renewed, we will find ourselves practicing …
• Humility (Romans 12:3, 16)
• Service (Romans 12:4–8)
• Love (Romans 12:9–10, 13:8–10)
• Joy (Romans 12:12)
• Patience (Romans 12:12)
• Prayer (Romans 12:12)
• Generosity (Romans 12:13)
• Hospitality (Romans 12:13)
• Blessing (Romans 12:14, 17–21)
• Empathy (Romans 12:15)
• Submission (Romans 13:1–7)
• Decency (Romans 13:1–14)
• Deference (Romans 14–15)
Memory Verse
Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2 CSB
Next Steps
• I will thank God for His mercies in all of history and in my life.
• I will “count the cost” and offer myself completely to God—body and mind.
• I will join a Connection Group so that I can continue renewing my mind alongside other believers.