1. A Transformed Life
Romans 12:1-2

2. Definitions:
Conformed: Syschematizomai An expanded rendering might read, "Stop being molded by the external and fleeting fashions of this age, but undergo a deep inner change [metamorphoús] by the qualitative renewing [anakainœ¡sei] of your mind.” (The Complete Word Study Dictionary)

3. Definitions:
Transformed: Metamorphoús “to become, to change, to be changed into, to be transformed. …but be transformed by the renewing of your thinking Rom 12:2. …become completely different or become different from what you are.” (Greek-English Lexicon Based on Semantic Domain).

4. The Transition: Full Consecration To God. 12:1-2
“Transformed.” (cf. Rom. 6:4-7)
Basis of consecration is a total transformation of character, a radical change.
This radical change involves a turning from and a turning toward, a putting off and a putting on.
See. 1 Cor. 7:31; Eph. 2:2ff; Col. 3:1ff.
a. The former conduct grew out of ignorance. Eph. 2:2; cf. 4:17; 1 Pet. 1:14, 15
b. Paul instructs us to stop being molded by "this present evil world" (Gal. 1:4).

5. The Transition: Full Consecration To God. 12:1-2
We are to be "changed" into the image of the Lord. (2 Cor. 3:18; 4:16)
This radical change can be accomplished only "by the renewal of the mind." ( Cf. 2 Cor. 10:5; Eph. 4:23-24; cf. 2 Cor. 4:16 “day by day”)
a. This demands study of the Scriptures (cf. Tit. 2:11-12). This change of heart or mind of man does not come quickly. Cf. Mt. 28:19

6. The Man Of God
1 Timothy 6:11-14

7. The Man Of God 1 Tim. 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Flees” from. vs Pet. 5:8
“These things” Context
Love of money, greed. 1 Tim. 6:10-11
Fornication. 1 Cor. 6:9,18; Eph. 5:3; Col. 3:5; Heb. 13:4; Gen. 39:9
Youthful Lusts. 2 Tim. 2:22; Prov. 7; Rom. 13:13-14
Idolatry. 1 Cor. 10:14; Rom. 1
Anything that distracts. 1 Thess. 5:22

8. The Man Of God 1 Tim. 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Follows After.” vs. 11
Righteousness (External behavior). Ps. 119:172
Godliness (Internal motivation). 2 Cor. 7:1; Tit. 2:11-12
Faith (Trust). 2 Cor. 5:7; Heb. 11:1; cf. Rom. 10:17

9. The Man Of God 1 Tim. 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Follows After.” vs. 11
Love. (Good will). Mt. 22:37-39; Jno. 13:34-35; Eph. 5:1-2; 1 Cor. 13:4ff
Patience (Endurance). Jms. 5:7-11
Meekness (Gentleness). Jms. 1:21

10. The Man Of God 1 Tim. 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Fights”. vs. 12 Eph. 6:10ff; 2 Cor. 10:3-5
Against fleshly lusts. 1 Pet. 1:14; 2:11
Against error. 2 Tim. 2:15-18; 4:2ff; Mt. 7:15
Against apathy. Col. 3:1ff; 1 Cor. 15:58; Rev. 3:16

11. The Man Of God 1 Tim. 6:11-14 He “Fights. vs. 11
Purpose: “Lay hold on the life eternal.” vs. 12
Stay focused. Col. 3:1-2; Heb. 12:1-2; Phil. 3:14
Remember “good confession.” Acts 8:37

12. The Man Of God 1 Tim. 6:11-14
Is Known By What He “Is Faithful To.” vs
In the sight of God… Jesus Christ.
“All-seeing eye of God” cf. Gen. 39:9
Serves God, faithful to death. Rev. 2:10
Follows the example of Jesus. Heb. 12:2ff; 1 Pet. 2:23

13. Keeps the commandments.
The Man Of God 1 Tim. 6:11-14
Keeps the commandments.
Not just in word, but deed Jms. 1:22ff; 2:14-18; Gal. 2:20