Romans 12:2
What is written? (ESV)
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
What does it say?
Don't conform to this world, but be transformed by renewing your mind, so that by testing you may discern God's will—what is good, acceptable, and perfect.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is offering encouragement to the Christians in Rome, appealing to them to be a living sacrifice (vs 1). Other instructions in the surrounding verses include to love one another (vs 10), not be lazy (vs 11), be giving and show hospitality (vs 13) and to “bless those who persecute you” (vs 14).
