Daily Bread: Transformed, Not Conformed

😇 Shalom to all.
God’s word today:

“Do not conform 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 ‭NIV‬‬)

There is a new word in modern term: FOMO (short for fearing of missing out) which means a feeling of fear or anxiety about missing out on a certain moment, trend, or activity. This feeling of FOMO can arise when, for example seeing other people taking selfies at a famous tourist spot, or eating at a trendy cafe, wearing fashion trends, or discussing viral news, while that person has not done any of those activities. Social media is a platform that shows all of these to the world, which actually increases anxiety.
The Apostle Paul reminds us not to follow the lifestyle of this world. What should determine our behavior and lifestyle is the word of God. It is the word of God that changes and renews our way of thinking. As a result, we are able to recognize God’s will. We understand what is good and pleasing to God, and we want to do that. Our life values ​​and actions will also be different from those who do not yet know God. We are even expected to be role models, so that other people will imitate and follow our example.
As followers of Christ, let us hold on to the values ​​of truth and love, maintaining holiness and honesty.

CHRIST SAVES AND CALLS US TO LIVE DIFFERENTLY FROM THE PATTERN OF THE WORLD.

Bless you
ps caleblusi