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NASB | Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. |
Bible Question: What does the bible mean when it says test to prove ? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Midwife... Welcome to the forum! My mother was a midwife. :) Testing and proving are very related words. Testing is a standardized process by which the contents or characteristics of something is guaranteed; i.e., proven or assured. Since the earliest human history this was of particular concern relative to precious metals. When someone paid in gold, how could the seller be certain that the gold was pure? That problem troubles us all the way up to our own time. Coins, for example, were originally developed as a way to assure people that the coin was actually worth its intended value. The stamping out of the coin was a process reserved by the government, with stiff penalties for forging the coins or cutting away some of it before hand. When we talk about alcohol we speak of its "proof" which is a standardized measure of the amount of ethanol contained in a particular kind of liquor. Armour used to be tested by firing a crossbow quarrel into it to be sure it would protect the soldier who would wear it. The dent was called a proof mark. There are many other examples. Thus, in scripture, testing always reveals a person or nations true character. It is the proof visible to everyone of the quality of people or nations. A man may be strong, but if his muscles are not tested by lifting a heavy weight, we would have no proof of how strong he was. Remember, Scripture never tells us to look into our hearts to see what we are. Instead, it tells us to look at what comes out of others or ourselves to know what is inside; i.e., the fruit. In Him, Doc |
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