Romans 12:2 tells us “Do not conform any longer 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.”
In looking at an analogy of transformation, that of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, we can draw several parallels between the Scripture in Romans 2 and the analogy. First, as the caterpillar contains all it needs to be transformed into a butterfly, we to are created complete only waiting for the power of God, through the Holy Spirit to perform the transformation. Secondly there is intentionality required. As the caterpillar needs to spin a cocoon, we need to seek God so that the transformation can begin. Third, transformation is a process. As the caterpillar needs to go through a process to become a butterfly, we too go through a process of transformation. 2 Cor 3:18 tells us, “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” Finally we can't do it on our own. As the caterpillar needs the power of God to complete its transformation, so we too, needs God power to transform to His likeness.
In looking at an analogy of transformation, that of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, we can draw several parallels between the Scripture in Romans 2 and the analogy. First, as the caterpillar contains all it needs to be transformed into a butterfly, we to are created complete only waiting for the power of God, through the Holy Spirit to perform the transformation. Secondly there is intentionality required. As the caterpillar needs to spin a cocoon, we need to seek God so that the transformation can begin. Third, transformation is a process. As the caterpillar needs to go through a process to become a butterfly, we too go through a process of transformation. 2 Cor 3:18 tells us, “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” Finally we can't do it on our own. As the caterpillar needs the power of God to complete its transformation, so we too, needs God power to transform to His likeness.
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