1. Break the chains of Mediocrity and Conformity… Join us!!!

2. Apple “1984”

3. Conformity What is it? –to give the same shape, or outline; to bring into harmony or accord –to be similar or identical also : to be in agreement or harmony –to be obedient or compliant –to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs

4. Back to the Bible Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 1 Peter 1:14

5. Do Christians Conform? It seems as if: –Divorce rate is the same as non-Christians –Music piracy – 1 in 10 think it is wrong –Do you always believe what you hear in church –Effects of Advertising

6. Think Copycat The Greek verb used in Romans 12:2 is Suschematizo –"to take on the appearance of something else."

7. Non-Conformity So, what is Paul saying: “Do not Conform” –Pushing back –Resisting –Exerting yourself against cultural forces that are contrary to the teachings of Scripture –Paddling upstream, against the current

8. He Will come again

21. Christianity is not for those who want to float with the tide. It's about swimming, not drifting

22. The non-conformity of Jesus is something like that. Not what we say, but what we live.