1. In view of God's mercy, offer your bodies (1)

God made us with his own hands. But we became his enemies because of our disobedience. When we were separated from him by our sins and destined for hell, he had mercy on us and bought us with Jesus' blood. We belong to him. Because of his great mercy, we must offer ourselves to him to live for his glory. This is the spiritual act of worship which God wants. It is not enough to feel holy once a week while sitting in a church. I must seek to do what pleases God every day.

2. Renew your minds (2)

God's people are called to be different. We must live in the world, but not conform to the patterns of the world. Our lives are transformed by the renewal of our minds. Our minds are renewed when, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we study God's word and seek to obey it. God gives us new birth. When we are born again by the Spirit and the word, we no longer make decisions based on 'What do I get out of it?' Rather, we think, 'How can I please God?'

Application: Lord, help me to live for Jesus' sake and the gospel's.
One Word: A living sacrifice