Bible Commentaries
Romans 12

Introduction

Verse 1

'beseech' -3870. parakaleo par-ak-al-eh'-o; from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation): -beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.

'I urge you' (NASV)

'Apostle though he was, Paul didn't mind "beseeching". He wasn't above begging people to do what which was honorable and to their ultimate benefit.'

"therefore" -"therefore" looks back to what has gone before. As in many of Paul's letters, doctrinal sections are followed by exhortations to live a godly life. ( Eph_4:1 ff; Col_3:1 ff; 1Th_4:1 ff)

'Opponents had said that the logical end of Paul's doctrine was for people to continue in sin so that grace might have multiplied opportunities to work and bring glory to God. Paul dealt with this nonsense in 6:1-8:17. He had shown there that the logical end of his teaching was a life which pursued holiness. Just the same, if Christians lived ungodly lives all of Paul's reasoning would go for nothing . This is where 12:1-15:13 comes in. It is Paul's call to the saints to "live down" (as well as argue down) the slanders of their opponents. So this section is the practical outcome of 6:1-8:17.'

'In view of all that God has accomplished for His people in Christ, how should His people live? Doctrine is never taught in the Bible simply that it may be known ; it is taught in order that it may be translated into practice. "If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them." ( Joh_13:17 ) Hence Paul repeatedly follows up an exposition of doctrine with an ethical exhortation.'

'..Paul is not content that his hearers should know theoretically what it is (i.e. the faith-life); he wishes them to have experimental knowledge of it, to actually live it. In fact, it has been for the purpose of making the exhortation of this section that all the previous chapters have been written, for no Bible doctrine is a barren speculation, but a life-root, developed that it may bear fruit in the lives of those who read it.'

'In the Bible everywhere, if only we dig deep enough, we find "do right" at the bottom (Expositor's Bible). We are now approaching the "do right" section of Paul's epistle to the Romans...It's been said that what we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.'

'by the mercies of God' -'presenting the motive for obedience. I use the compassion of God to move you to present, etc..' (Vincent p. 153). 'In view of God's mercies' (Ber)

'Mercies' -'in view of (all) the mercies of God' (Amp). Considering everything that God has done for us, all the demonstrations of His compassion, as already detailed in this letter. (1:16; 2:4; 3:24-31; 4:5-8; 5:1-11, etc..)

'to present' -'In view of such mercies comes the appeal to consecration. This is the real logic of Christianity. We do not serve God to win his favor but because we have received his favor we serve him in gratitude and love.' (Erdman p. 143)

'present' -the exact same word used in 6:13,19. 'Paul now brings out in greater detail what is involved in their presenting themselves to God to be used in His service.' (F.F. Bruce p. 225)

The word 'present' here infers that all are capable of such complete yielding of the body to God, from the very fact that God commands it. Again, we find Paul taking it for granted that people have a free will.

'your bodies' -remember, Paul is addressing the 'person' inside the physical body. (6:12,13,19) 'The body is in view here as the instrument by which all human service is rendered to God.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 687) 'When Paul mentions only the presenting of our bodies, we must not overlook the fact that we ourselves are to present them.' (Lenski p. 746) 'Literally, but regarded as the outward organ of the will .' ( 2Co_5:10 ; 1Co_6:20 ) (Vincent p. 153)

Note: Various religion's consider the body as unimportant. But try to serve God without the cooperation of your body! 'Our bodies are therefore important; in fact, no command can be obeyed, and no kind of service to God can be rendered, without the use of the body.' (Whiteside p. 247)

'a living sacrifice' -Christianity also has sacrifices. ( 1Pe_2:5 ; Heb_13:15 ) But in contrast to the O.T., the sacrifice that we offer is the complete submission of our body to the will of God, instead of the bodies of animals.

'Living, as opposed to the slain animals offered by the Jews...as a sacrifice--a thank offering to God.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 687)

"Living" would seem to suggest also, that such is to be a continual sacrifice, which is offered daily. ( Luk_9:23 ) This living sacrifice of the body, means that the body which was an instrument of sin, is now to be used completely in the service of God ( Rom_6:13 ).

'Moreover, the designs of many to wait till sickness or old age overtakes them before presenting their sacrifice are misplaced, for such conduct is analogous to presenting the maimed and halt and blind to God.' (McGarvey p. 488)

'The body cannot present itself and so the body, as the believer's vehicle of life in this world, represents the whole believer. All of this is in opposition to presenting one's body as a slave to sin (6:16ff)...Paul is urging believers to "live as a sacrifice."' (McGuiggan p. 347)

'holy, acceptable to God' -'set apart and devoted to God, well-pleasing to God, a delight to him and accepted by him.' (Lenski p. 748) This requires that the Christian must be aware of what pleases God ( 2Co_5:9 ) which demands a knowledge of his will.

'which is your spiritual service' -presenting one's whole self in submission to the will of God, constitutes 'spiritual service'.

'spiritual' -3050. logikos log-ik-os'; from 3056; rational ("logical"): -reasonable, of the word. 'Reasonable' (KJV). 'as an act of intelligent worship' (Phi). The phrase means here "worship rendered by the reason (or soul)." (Robertson p. 402) 'Reasonable, not in the popular sense of the term, as a thing befitting or proper, but rational, as distinguished from merely external or material. Hence nearly equivalent to spiritual. It is in harmony with the highest reason.' (Vincent p. 154)

'The spiritual service is service related to the mind, the spirit. It is conscious submission . It isn't mere ritual. It is worship 'in spirit' ( Joh_4:24 ).' (McGuiggan p. 348)

Points to Note:

1. Many religious bodies have differing ideas as to what constitutes 'true spirituality'. Paul here informs us. Being spiritual means complete submission to the will of God. If your body isn't obeying God, then your not spiritual.

2. All that Paul will describe in this chapter (i.e. specific ways in which the body is to be offered), are 'reasonable' ways. They are attitudes and actions which befit man, who was made in the image of God. 'The service of obedient lives is the only reasonable or logical response to the grace of God.' (F.F. Bruce p. 226)

'Service' -2999. latreia lat-ri'-ah; from 3000; ministration or God, i.e. worship: -(divine) service.

' Service of worship ' (NASV)

Points to Note:

1. While there are acts of worship specified when Christians meet on the First day of the Week ( Act_20:7 ; 1Co_16:1-3 ). This verse reminds us that all 'worship' isn't confined to the assembly.

2. Anytime that I offer myself in conformity to the will of God (i.e. obeying what God says), I am 'worshipping/offering religious service'.

'Involved in that life of worship is a multitude of responsibilities toward God..involved in that life of worship is paying debts, providing for one's family, doing good, assembling with the saints, singing and making melody in the heart as we praise God, sharing the Gospel with the unforgiven, study of the Bible for sustenance, and on and on and on..Worship is the conscious giving to God in a pleasing way that which is pleasing to him.' (McGuiggan p. 353) ( Jam_1:27 ; Php_4:18 )

'If we're not careful with this teaching we might just cause people to believe that Christ is really interested in what they watch on television; what they read; what they wear; how they complete their tax returns, how they dress; how much they eat; how they treat their partners and family; how they act on the job. You never can tell, they just might begin to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice to the Lord.' (McGuiggan p. 354)

'This act, however, must be followed by an activity. This gift of self must issue in a life of service, this dedication of the body must result in a transformation of character and in doing the will of God.' (Erdman p. 144)

Verse 2

'be not' -first from the negative point of view. Notice: This is something that we have control over.

'fashioned' -4964. suschematizo soos-khay-mat-id'-zo; from 4862 and a derivative of 4976; to fashion alike, i.e. conform to the same pattern (figuratively): -conform to, fashion self according to.

'Do not live according to the fashions of the times' (Nor); 'You must not adopt the customs of this world' (Gspd); ' Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold' (Phi). 'To conform to another's pattern' (Robertson p. 402) 'Do not adopt the external and fleeting fashion of this world.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 688)

'according to this world' -i.e. society that is opposed to the will of God. ( 1Jn_2:15 ; Gal_1:4 ) 'Pictures the sphere or form of life from which God is excluded, the spirit of which is selfishness.' (Erdman p. 144)

Points to Note:

1. There is no such thing as a true individual. There is no such thing as a non-conformist. Everyone is imitating or copying another's behaviour. In the final analysis everyone is a follower of someone or something. Everyone 'conforms' to some standard. (6:16)

2. The word 'conform/fashion' here suggests that you don't have to completely line up with the world, to be guilty of conforming to it. Lenski says that the word 'conform', here means, 'outward conformation' (p. 749). Christians are not to even talk or dress like the world. ( Eph_5:3 ) Neither are we allowed to 'run with the pack', merely on the weekends. ( 1Pe_4:3-4 )

'but be ye' -the positive. Christianity is a lot more than a bunch of 'thou shalt not's' ( 2Ti_2:22 )

'transformed' -3339. metamorphoo met-am-or-fo'-o; from 3326 and 3445; to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose"): -change, transfigure, transform. The same Greek word is used of the transfiguration of Jesus. ( Mat_17:2 ; Mar_9:2 )

While the word 'conformed' suggested 'external conformity', this word suggests 'inward change', 'radical change'. 'The former denotes outward fashion, which may be fleeting...the latter is used to express essential form, in virtue of what a thing is....to undergo a change of essential form..' (P.P. Comm. p. 343)

'Which demands complete and fundamental inner change' (McGarvey p. 489)

'by the renewing' -this is how the transformation process takes place. We must COOPERATE WITH GOD, if His will is going to change us.

'renewing' -342. anakainosis an-ak-ah'-ee-no-sis; from 341; renovation: -renewing. 'By your new attitude of mind' (Gspd); 'by the complete change that has come over your minds' (TCNT).

'mind' -'involved in mind is the inner thoughts, drives and desires.' (McGuiggan p. 358) 'No one can transform his character while holding to the same old stock of ideas and ideals.' (Whiteside p. 249)

Points to Note:

1. True change demands a change in the way we think. A change in our goals, in what we consider to be important, in what we expect from others and from life, a change in our priorities, a change in what we think will make us happy. Often, 'attitude change' is placed before behavioral change in the Scriptures. (6:6; Eph_4:17 ff; Col_3:1 ff) Paul has already pointed out, that such is true also in the opposite direction ( Rom_1:21 ff).

2. This also reveals why people don't change and grow. There is a problem in their attitude/view/perception/convictions about life. ( Luk_8:14 )

'and ye may prove' -'that you' (NASV), with the result that.

'prove' -1381. dokimazo dok-im-ad'-zo; from 1384; to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve: -allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try.

i.e. discern in their experience, what the will of God is. (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 688). 'To test out'. (Lenski p. 751)

'what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God' -'what the will of God is, that which is good..' (NASV)

In lining my thoughts and actions up with God's will, by experience I will find that the will of God, expressed in the Bible is:

'good' -i.e. good for me. It is wholesome, it is good for you. What God wants for us is best. (McGuiggan p. 358) ( Eph_6:1-2 ; 1Pe_3:10-12 ; Deu_6:2-3 ; Deu_6:24 )

'Acceptable' -God's way of doing it, is always the 'acceptable' way. Hence those that feel that the Bible is 'unacceptable', demonstrate themselves as being people who lack a 'renewed mind'. Only 'renewed minds' are those who can truly appreciate the will of God, only renewed minds see it as 'good, acceptable and perfect'.

'Perfect' -5046. teleios tel'-i-os; from 5056; complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with 3588) completeness: -of full age, man, perfect.

'That form which nothing is left out or is neglected. The will of God is ethically adequate. Nothing we need is left out. Not only have we been told all we need to know, we have been told what we need to know.' (McGuiggan p. 359) ( 2Ti_3:16-17 ; 2Pe_1:3 )

Hence the 'renewed mind' realizes, that the Bible does have all the answers to my problems. It does contain all the true solutions for living.

Verse 3

'For' -'since if we have given ourselves wholly to God, and if all our talents and gifts for service are entrusted to us by him, we may be expected to have a humble opinion of ourselves.' (Erdman p. 146)

'through the grace that was given me' -i.e. to be an apostle (1:5; Gal_2:7-9 ; Eph_4:8 ; Eph_4:11 ff).

'to every man that is among you' -everybody needed this lesson.

'not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think' -Everyone needs this admonition because people tend to see themselves as the most important person in the world. ( Php_2:3-5 ) 'Not to estimate himself above his real value' (Wms).

'Humility is the immediate effect of self-surrender to God' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 688)

'soberly' -'he must take a sane view of himself' (Mof)

'Humility is a SOUND ASSESSMENT of oneself in light of where God has placed him. It isn't this false humility...we aren't vermin crawling around a garbage pail (as I once heard a man say); we're made in the image of God. But we're not spiritual tycoons either.' (McGuiggan p. 360)

'according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith' -'allotted to each a measure of faith' (NASV). 'Faith' in this verse isn't one's own personal faith, for that comes by hearing. (10:17) Rather, 'The measure of faith is the specific expression of faith (office or work) delivered to each Christian.' (McGuiggan p. 360) This measure of faith, is the same as our 'function' (12:4) or 'gift' (12:6). Compare with 1Co_12:11 ; Eph_4:11 .

'As saving faith is belief in testimony, it is the product of man's own action, and God does not deal it out, or give it to any one. If he did, how could he consistently condemn men for the lack of it ( Mar_16:16 ), or how could he exhort men to believe ( Joh_20:27 )?' (McGarvey p. 491)

'each man' -note: The measure of faith, is something that all have.

The context that follows suggests that Paul stresses the need for humility, because it appears that the Christians in Rome may have or could fall into the same trap that the Corinthians had (i.e. thinking that spiritual gifts equaled moral superiority-12:6). 'Whatever differences exist must be due to a divine provision..thus, whatever estimates we place upon ourselves, all must be controlled by the humility which is inspired when we remember that we belong to God and that whatever we are and possess comes from him.' (Erdman p. 146)

Points to Note:

1. Every Christian has a talent. ( Mat_25:14-15 ; 1Co_12:18 ), and every member of the body of Christ has a 'function' ( Rom_12:4 ).

2. But no one has 'earned' or merited their 'place' in the body. Everyone has God-given abilities, everyone is or has the potential to be really good at something. Now I can choose to neglect and waste that ability or, by my trust in God, to use it. But I must always remember, this talent doesn't make me morally superior to other Christians, for they all have talents too!

Verse 4

'not the same office' -'the same function' (NASV) 'Christians are not all intended to major in the same areas. It's right and proper to call people to function for Christ according to their ability and capacity and gifts. It is right to urge people to surrender their talents to the Master. But it isn't right to make people feel guilty because they are not exercising abilities they don't have!' (McGuiggan pp. 361-362)

'office' -4234. praxis prax'-is; from 4238; practice, i.e. (concretely) an act; by extension, a function: -deed, office, work. 'Lit., mode of acting' (Vincent p. 155). 'Task, activity' (Lenski p. 756)

Verse 5

'Severally' -'Individually' (NASV)

Points to Note:

1. 'A further safeguard against pride is found in the fact that in the...church there is a wide variety of gifts; no one should expect to possess all the talents and to do all the work necessary for the life of the church .' (Erdman p. 146)

2. The work of the church never falls on the shoulders of one man.

3. The failure of a congregation to grow never falls on the shoulders of one person.

4. At times we violate this passage when we try to force people into 'functions', that they do not have the abilities for. Every young man isn't cut out to be a preacher or song leader. Every woman isn't cut out to be a teacher. We are doing more harm to the body of Christ than good, when try to force someone into a 'function', that is not their area of expertise. The same truth is taught in 1Co_12:28-30 .

5. The members of the body of Christ, are individuals, not denominations. ( 1Co_12:27 )

'members one of another' -'and each acts as a counter-part of another' (Knox). Every member of the body is a needed member ( 1Co_12:14-27 ). It is a false humility to say, 'The church down there doesn't need me'.

Hence my talent, ability or in N.T. times my spiritual gift, is only useful, if I use it for the benefit of the whole body. God given abilities that are used for selfish interests are talents that end up wasted. Here we see the sin and ugliness of the person who refuses to offer their talent for the benefit of the body of Christ. To be receiving the benefits of the talents of others, and yet refuse to share mine, is selfish. It appears that what was true of spiritual gifts, must also hold true with natural abilities. The purpose of our talents isn't to build ourselves up, but rather to build up the body of Christ ( 1Co_14:4-5 ; 1Co_14:12 ).

Verse 6

'having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us' -none of these gifts had been earned or merited. What would be true of spiritual gifts, would also be true of natural abilities.

'whether prophecy' -if your gift happens to be inspired utterance. ( 1Co_12:28 ; Eph_4:11 ) Not merely someone who predicted the future, which they sometimes did ( Act_11:27-28 ), but rather one who received their message directly from God. ( 1Co_14:30 ; 2Pe_1:20-21 )

'Paul calls his brothers and sisters to a faithful exercise of their differing capacities.' (McGuiggan p. 365)

Note: Paul just assumes that every Christian 'knows' what they are good at!

'let us prophesy' -i.e. do it!

'according to the proportion of our faith' -'his faith' (NASV) And yet many here take 'faith' as being objective i.e. the contents of Christian doctrine, 'the faith' ( Jud_1:3 ).

'proportion' -ANALOGIA-signified in classical Greek "the right relation, the coincidence or agreement existing or demanded according to the standard of the several relations". (Vine p. 225)

-right relationship, in right relationship to, in agreement with, 'in agreement with the faith' (Arndt p. 57)

1. Since Prophets did have control over their 'gift' ( 1Co_14:32 ), the person with the gift of prophecy is warned, don't claim a message is from God, when it isn't. Only attach God's name to those utterances that are from God and are in agreement with 'our faith'.

2. Simply be content to speak the utterances of God. ( Jer_23:25-28 ) The same rule would apply to preachers, simply remain content to preach the truth. ( 1Pe_4:11 ; 2Ti_4:2 )

Verse 7

'ministry' -this word covers a lot of different jobs. 'Of service in general, including all forms of christian ministration tending to the good of the christian body.' (Vincent p. 157) 'General word for Christian service of all kinds' (Robertson p. 404)

Preaching is 'ministry' ( Act_6:4 ), but so is caring for the physical needs of another ( Act_6:1 ; 1Ti_5:10 ), assisting the congregation in some manner ( Rom_16:1 ; Act_12:25 ; 1Co_16:15 ), being a Deacon ( 1Ti_3:8 ). Any area of service in the body of Christ, is 'ministry'.

'let us give ourselves to our ministry' -'If your gift is that of serving others, serve them well' (Tay). 'The imperative phrase: "in that ministry!" throws this field wide open and bids the Romans plunge in .' (Lenski p. 763)

Point to Note:

Sometimes Christians think, 'Well, I've been doing this for awhile, maybe I should stand aside and let someone else do it'. Paul says, 'What are you good at? Well, then keep on doing it!' In fact, Paul would often tell people, to 'abound more and more' ( 1Th_4:10 )

The Apostles refused to get involved in something that would subtract from their time to teach others. Someone else could do that. But they couldn't leave the area of service that they were better qualified for, then anyone else. ( Act_6:2 )

'or he that teacheth' -'aimed at the understanding' (Vincent p. 157) 'Teaching is instructing, making things plain' (Lenski p. 763). 'To give the sense so that they understood the reading' ( Neh_8:8 ). Are you able to make the hard-simple, the difficult-understandable? Then that is exactly what you need to be doing!

Verse 8

'exhorteth' -3870. parakaleo par-ak-al-eh'-o; from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation): -beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray. 'Aimed at the heart and will' (Vincent p. 157) 'If you can encourage, encourage' (Beck). 'the gift of stirring speech should use it to stir his hearers' (NEB)

Barnabas seems to have fit into this category. ( Act_4:36 ; Act_11:23 ) 'The teacher teaches what the will of God is and calls for. The exhorter calls him to the performance of it by inspiring and encouraging and challenging words..this doesn't mean that the work of...teaching and exhorting don't overlap..' (McGuiggan p. 365)

'giveth' -'There is nothing miraculous about this gift...People especially gifted by God. There are many business people enabled by God to make money so they can glorify God through the wise and loving use of their wealth.' (McGuiggan p. 366) ( 1Ti_6:17-19 )

'with liberality' -572. haplotes hap-lot'-ace; from 573; singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal): -bountifulness, liberal(-ity), simplicity, singleness. 'with sincerity' (Lam), i.e. from the proper motive. 'With all your heart' (NEB) 'which does not mean...or anything regarding size or the value of the gift imparted but refers to the giver's own motivation..not covertly seeking to secure credit, praise, honor, reward for whatever he imparts. Mat_6:1-4 .' (Lenski p. 764)

'he that ruleth' -4291. proistemi pro-is'-tay-mee; from 4253 and 2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise: -maintain, be over, rule.

'Those who take the lead'. 1Ti_5:17 has the same word. So has 1Th_5:12 . There seems to be no reason to doubt that these are "elders" or "overseers".' (McGuiggan p. 366)

'with diligence' -'haste in the good sense: prompt efficiency, no delay, no excuses.' (Lenski p. 765) 'Moral earnestness or vigour' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 691) 'With the spirit of zealous attention to the work entrusted to them.' ( 1Pe_5:1-4 ) (McGarvey p. 495)

'showeth mercy' -'if you are helping others in distress' (NEB) ( Mat_25:35 ff)

'with cheerfulness' -'No one should attempt to show mercy in a half-hearted or indifferent way'. (Whiteside p. 251) 'If the one receiving mercy gets the impression the "shower of mercy" is tired of them, they are often driven into deep depression. Be sure you are accepting your limitations before you get involved in serious welfare work for Christ. Those are rough waters! ' (McGuiggan pp. 366-367)

'Cheer, like love, must be without hypocrisy, for the one showing mercy has the better end of the blessing ( Act_20:35 ).' (McGarvey p. 496)

Verse 9

'Let' -we have control over this.

'without hypocrisy' -'Your love must be genuine' (Gspd) 1Co_13:1-13 teaches us something about love. 'There's nothing sentimental about it for "sentiment" costs nothing and leads to no commitment. We are not to feign love so as to gain advantage. We are not to profess what isn't our heart. "Give us some love with skin on it!" said a black man who lived in the mud as he heard another glib mouthful of "syrup"' (McGuiggan p. 367)

Apparently, the First Century Church also had problems with 'pretended love' ( 1Jn_3:18 ; 1Pe_1:22 ). Many young people need to read this verse often. Don't tell someone you 'love them', when you don't, and don't use 'I love you', to gain a selfish and sinful pleasure. Such love is hypocritical, and we all know where the hypocrites are headed!

'Abhor' -655. apostugeo ap-os-toog-eh'-o: from 575 and the base of 4767; to detest utterly: -abhor. 'An intense sentiment is meant: loathing.' (Vincent p. 158) 'Regard evil with horror' (Wey) 'Abhor comes from a word which means "to shudder from". It isn't often we come across people who shudder at evil.' (McGuiggan p. 367)

Points to Note:

1. The love under consideration, real and genuine love doesn't wink at sin. 'It must not countenance moral weakness or allow mutual indulgence.' (Erdman p. 148)

2. Our love is not up to the required standard, unless it moves us to abhor evil ( Eph_5:11 ) And not just our favorite 'evil' that we like to pick on, but ALL FORMS OF EVIL! ( 1Th_5:21-22 ; 1Co_13:6 ).

'Love is not a principle of mutual indulgence; in the Gospel it is a moral principle, and like Christ Who is the only perfect example of love, it has always something inexorable about it. He never condoned evil .' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 691) ( Heb_1:9 )

'cleave to that which is good' -There is such a thing as 'good and evil'. ' Only the believer can consistently speak of good and evil.' (McGuiggan p. 367)

'cleave' -glued or joined firmly to. 'Cling to the right' (TCNT)

'But to abhor evil does no good if one does not cleave or hold fast to that which is good.'

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In looking back on the last 21 verses. This is the life that comes from a renewed mind. Well, how are you doing? What changes do you need to start making today?