Romans 12:2

Romans 12:2 

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

When you give your heart to God that doesn't mean you can just continue getting drunk every weekend and do whatever else you were doing just because "God will forgive you." 

We are a product of the environment we create. If you go to parties where your friends are drinking, you'll probably be right along side them. Create a different environment! Don't put yourself in the situation, that, is setting yourself up for failure. 

Don't say your a "christian" when you're with your "church friends" then go to your other friends and do what they're doing. Or say you're a "christian" because you go to church... umm, going to church doesn't make you a christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. What is that doing for the Kingdom of God? Nothing, besides making people think it's okay to "be a christian" but still live the lifestyle they want. 

The wrong environment will lead you to CONFORM. The right environment will lead you to TRANSFORM.

You don't need to Change, like a chameleon, because you can always change back. You need to Transform like a caterpillar into a butterfly. 

Happy Wednesday, SassyKassySue