Do As The Romans Do?
Saturday, July 1, 2023Key Verse
“And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2).
Text — Romans 12: 1-3
Message
According to an age long saying, “When in Rome do as the Romans Do.” This saying dates back to the 14th century. The phrase simply means adapting yourself to the customs or situation of the people in a certain place and behaving like they do. However, such submission contradicts God’s word, which insists on holiness and righteousness as revealed strictly in scriptures.
Thus, any practice or principle which does not align with the Bible must be rejected as a doctrine of men and of the devil. The Bible expressly says, ” Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
According to our text, we are not to be conformed to this world; instead, we should allow God’s word to transform us and renew our minds so that we will only do what is God’s perfect will. Beloved, allow the Holy Spirit through God’s word to transform your life today, so that you can also be an agent of change bringing sinners to the Lord.
Quote
Be an agent of change
Challenge
A Christian does not flow with the tide.
Prayer for today
Lord, make me an agent of change.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
The message is necessary to prevent us from following the world to do evil.
Jesus is Lord