Romans 12:I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Again, there’s a huge difference between one person driving through a school speed zone, fussing and fuming because he or she is late for work, and another individual driving at the stated speed limit, with the understanding that kids would be crossing at any given time.
Even though the two types of drivers may adhere to the rules and may actually behave well, one does so from the heart while the other does so because of the likely presence of cops with radar guns. It is too often the case with some Christians, that we might display a Sabbath persona, whilst during the week when no Elder or pastor is around, a completely different person might emerge.
In the case with the disciples, a storm was brewing over who should be accounted the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, and from what the scriptures reveal, it had caused a division amongst them, as all strove to have the highest place, next to Christ. A truly converted person will never get into controversy about any position, for conversion takes care of such dispositions and behaviors, from the heart.
Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!