NOTES:

But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

Ephesians 4:20–24 (NLT)    

TRANSFORMED BY THE TRUTH

Do not conform 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.

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

TRANSFORMED THROUGH TEMPTATION

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:7 (NIV)

TRANSFORMED THROUGH TROUBLES 

Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character.

Psalm 105:19 (NLT)

TRANSFORMED OVER TIME

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Philippians 1:6 (NLT)

BOTTOM LINE:

God’s goal for my life isn’t my COMFORT, but my CHARACTER.

THE CHALLENGE:

Open yourself to the TRUTH.