Why is the gospel message so deeply subversive and utterly counter-cultural? Why does God demand a transformed mind? What does Jesus mean by "He who loves his life in this world will lose it?"
(Rom 12:1) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
(Rom 12:2) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.