It means surrendering yourself to God completely. It means submitting to God in all things. Sacrificing your bodies to God means doing things His way not your way. If that’s what it means I’m in deep trouble! No there is a more significant meaning here that Paul is trying to tell us that connects with something Jesus told us to do as well. Have you ever thought what offering your bodies as living sacrifices to God really means? I don’t think it means making sure you eat right, drink plenty of water, sleep eight hours a night, and hit the gym. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.” 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. I love Romans 12 and I wanted to take a couple of minutes today to just focus on the first two verses today that could literally change your life! I’m using a 10-part series by Chip Ingram that is just outstanding. I started teaching Romans 12 last night in our Wednesday Night Bible Study class.
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