OLD TESTAMENT sacrifices were dead animals, offered for you by someone else on special occasions. By contrast, Christians offer their entire lives as a continual , living sacrifice in honor to God.

Paul tells how to honor God with all we do. First, transform yourself. Change your mind to change your life. Do not think like the world thinks. You have different goals, different morals, different talk, and, even, different fun. Because the difference is obvious but others will be drawn to know what gives you such a good life.

Second, see yourself. Think soberly about who you are and don't overrate yourself. Clear self-evaluation is the beginning of improvement. Those blind to their own needs make no progress in transforming themselves. Many have "accountability partners" with whom to share and from whom they receive suggest ions.

Third, use yourself. We are all part of the body of Christ and, thus, belong to each other and live for each other. Since we all have talents, not all serve in the same way. There is a place for what each has to offer.

Be a living sacrifice  transform yourself, see yourself, use yourself.