Don't Conform. Transform.

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

Secular TV shows, magazines, and movies have a way of making the world seem like paradise. All you can see is the glitz and glamour. Everyone seems happy and full of joy with no care in the world. At least that's what satan wants you think. Satan wants you to conform to the world so that you can become more vulnerable to his traps. You see, when you conform to the world, you are conforming to satan. You are conforming to the ideas and principles of the world, which are total opposite of the ideas and principle of the kingdom of God. You will begin to think, talk, walk the world ways. That my friend, is no way, shape, or form, pleasing to God.

Do not allow yourself to get caught in satan's deadly traps. I'm telling you right now, do not be ignorant of satan's devices. He means you no good. Satan cannot approach you in his true form. Otherwise, you will not give him the time of day. So, he has to think of other ways to get your attention. That's where the secular world comes in to play. It's all in the presentation. If satan can just get you just observe or conform to one worldly point of view that's not of God, he got you, hook, line, and sinker. And, it can be downhill from there.

To avoid conforming to the world, you have to stay alert, by praying and speaking God's word on consistent. Stand on guard. Put yourself on guard duty. "So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be sober" (I Thessalonians 5:6). "Be sober, be vigilant; *because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (I Peter 5:8).

When it comes to the world you can't conform, but you can transform. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. You renew your mind by renewing your thoughts. This is where you delete the ideas and thoughts of the world and program ideas and thoughts of God's Kingdom. In the process of your transformation, you will began to see that the real paradise is the kingdom of God.

"Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 2:5).

Yours in Christ,
Toia