Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-2

[1] I beseech  therefore,  brethren,  by  the mercies  of God,  that ye present  bodies  a living  sacrifice,  holy,  acceptable  unto God,  reasonable  service.  [2] And  not  conformed  world:  but  be ye transformed  by the renewing  mind,  that  may prove  what  is that good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect,  will  of God. 

What does Romans 12:1-2 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Romans 12:1-2 of chapter12deal with the Christian"s most important relationship: his or her relationship to God. These verses are both parallel to the sections to follow that deal with the Christian"s conduct, and they introduce them. Our relationship to God is foundational and governs all our other conduct. Paul had already called for the Christian to present himself or herself to God ( Romans 6:13; Romans 6:19). Now he repeated that duty as the Christian"s most imperative obligation. He had also spoken of false worship and corrupted minds ( Romans 1:25; Romans 1:28). This exhortation ties into these two former passages especially.