1. The Marks of Transformation
Romans 12:1-16

2. We Have Been: Made New in Christ Blessed Beyond Measure
Indwelt with the Holy Spirit
Blessed Beyond Measure

3. A pure, honest love for the others in your church
We are called to have:
A pure, honest love for the others in your church
“Love is the circulatory system of the body of Christ that enables us to function in a healthy and harmonious way”
1 Corinthians 13; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22

4. Hang on to what is excellent
We are to:
Hate ALL Evil
Psalm 101:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Hang on to what is excellent
Philippians 4:8

6. Have a tender, family affection for our fellow believers
We are to:
Have a tender, family affection for our fellow believers
John 13:34; 2 Peter 1:7
Pursue the best of others ahead of ourselves
1 Peter 2:17

7. God calls us to:
Be diligent and passionate in service to Him
Endure hardship with hope
Pray faithfully

8. God calls us to:
Give to the needs of our siblings in Christ
Have an open and welcoming home

9. Where do you stand?
Ask God to show you what He wants you to work on first
Confess it and repent
Abide in Him (read and pray)
Ask God for help and insight

10. Where do you stand?
Ask God to show you what He wants you to work on first
Take steps to obey God’s commands
Repeat

11. Growing in our knowing requires action
The depth of our knowledge of God is based on our level of obedience
Learning is not just based on accumulating facts. We learn a skill by performing it over and over
Trusting God and truly knowing His love more requires acting on what we already know intellectually

12. Growing in our knowing requires action
If we truly believe something and believe it is of highest good, we will then put action to it
As we put actions to believes we solidify the believe into character
What actions and habits do you need to adopt?