2. 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. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. - Rom. 12:1-2

3. Acceptable. Without sin. According to His will. Cost something. Involves: Self-Denial. Self-Discipline.

4. As a living sacrifice we will “prove” the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. Not conformed. Transformed.

6. God gives us every good gift, Jas. 1:17 Life. Food. Clothing. Shelter. Family.

7. God offers eternal life through Christ. Forgiveness, Jn. 1:29 Heaven, Jn. 14:1-6 -Worth more than all power. -Worth more than all possessions. -Worth more than all pleasures. Obedience required, Jn. 14:15, 21-23

8. Eternal torment waits for those who will not be transformed. Unwilling to obey, 2 Thes. 1:7-9 Will not sacrifice immorality, Gal. 5:19-21; Mt. 5:28-30 Will not sacrifice in matters of judgment, Mk. 10:17-22

9. Simon the sorcerer gave up his livelihood, Acts 8:5-24 Philip preached Christ, 8:5-8 Many obeyed, 8:9-12 Simon obeyed, 8:13 Struggled, 8:14-24

10. Saul gave up his way of life. Excelled in Judaism, Gal. 1:13-14 Changed, Phil. 3:3-11 Suffered, 2 Cor. 11:23-30

11. In Attendance. The world is not diligent. -Sleep in. -Recreation. -Family, friends. -Wrong job. -School.

12. In Attendance. The world views it as unimportant. -“Personal relationship” with Jesus. -God is not that strict. -Other things to do.

13. In Attendance. Many Christians are consistent in… -Work – Paycheck. -School – Grades. -Groceries – Stomach. -Exercise – Body. -Worship – Soul?

14. In Attendance. Priority for Christians, Heb. 10:19-31 -Heaven, 19-21 -Near to God, 22 -Hold fast, 23 -Motivate others, 24, 25 -Consequences of willful failure, 26-31

15. In Attendance. Other occasions to consider. -Special classes. -Home singings. -Group meetings.

16. In Worship. The world views it as another activity. -Indifferent. -Casual dress. -Casual behavior. -Entertainment.

17. In Worship. Christians will hold it in high esteem. -Presence of Christ, Mt. 18:20 -Communion with Christ, 1 Cor. 10:16 -Spirit & Truth, Jn. 4:23-24  Attentive.  Appropriate attire.  Appropriate behavior.  Reverent occasion.

19. Acceptable. Without sin. According to His will. Cost something. Involves: Self-Denial. Self-Discipline.

20. As a living sacrifice we will “prove” the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. Not conformed. Transformed.