2. Rom 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (NKJ).

3.  Does not so much persuade as it defines what is service and sacrifice:  To be an acceptable living sacrifice, the godly Mind of man must lead his Body.

4.  Not performed according to God’s will  Made by rote or habit, not driven by the inward man  Not accompanied by a Godly life  The offering is not really a sacrifice

5.  When the mind, spirit, reason are fully engaged  When the sacrifice is according to God’s will  When the sacrifice really costs something  When the sacrifice is part of a Godly life

6.  Fruit of the lips  Doing good; sharing  Supporting gospel preaching  Worldly reputation, esteem  Convenient peace; accommodation  Time