conformity

People are always quick to call evil what they do not know. The unknown sprouts fear. It spreads like an infection, burrowing into every facet of their lives. They need a scapegoat, someone to blame. Fingers are pointed, accusations are made, and a target lands on somebody__ back. They grow angry. They turn violent.To history, human nature must be a stubborn and tiring student. No matter how many times history tries to show it the error of its ways, it never learns from its mistakes.

It is a tragedy that many of God__ people have conformed themselves to the world and its thinking, rather than being transformed by the renewing of their minds.

Pure hearts will be Christlike. It is God__ desire that we be conformed to the image of His Son.

The pagan world is still trying to put its stamp of conformity on every follower of Jesus Christ. Every possible pressure is being brought to bear upon Christiansto make them conform to the standards of the present world . . .be a committed follower of Jesus Christ.

One of our most deep-seated fears is that we might be called an __utsider._ This fear has led us down the road to conformity, has put the imprint of __he organization man_ on our souls, and has robbed us of originality of thought, individuality of personality, and constructive action.

God__ purpose for us is that we ought to beconformed to the image of His Son. The world may exert its pressure to deform us, but we are told to __e transformed_ [Romans 12:2 NIV].

The apostle Paul said, __e not conformed to this world._ These words cut like a sharp sword across our way of life. They have the tone of the battle call in them. They separate the weak from the strong. But they are words of inspiration, and we need to hear them today.

It is often asked, __ow could the early disciples turn the world upside downwhen millions of Christians can__ even keep it right side up today?_ The answer is they didn__ conform their faith to match the world. They had the truth, and they refused to water it down. They had a faith that would not compromise.

Don__ conform to those who have been overwhelmed by the tide of immorality sweeping our country!

The apostle Paul urges Christians everywhere in all ages to be nonconformists as far as the world system is concerned. We are not to conform. A true Christian, living an obedient life, is a constant rebuke to those who accept themoral standards of this world.

Peer pressure accounts for much of the promiscuous sex in high schools and colleges. __onform or get lost._ Since no one enjoys losing friends or being cast out of his own circle, peer pressure__specially during the years of adolescence__s an almost irresistible force.

Don't stay in the harbour and miss the greatness of the sea. Just because everyone else is anchored, doesn't mean you have to be.

It takes money to make money, even begging. Humans are herd animals. If a stranger__ bleeding to death beside the road, most people won__ stop to offer a Band-Aid. But get the ball rolling with a couple Good Samaritans, and before you know it you__e got more eager philanthropists than you know what to do with.

Who was I fooling, telling my heart to quiet its beautiful song so I could march in the parade of conformity? My biggest fool was me.

When you feel as if you should conform and be like everyone else....Remember that you were born to stand out and be your uniquely beautiful and talented self.

I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself.

Hold everything very carefully unless it is your lover__ back. Then, become metal, become teeth, do not gentle yourself for any man. Do not change for the ones who think thatyou should be softer, less mouth, less voice. You do not owe regrowth to anyone but yourself. When they begin to ask for you to shape yourself around them, leave. Shut the door firmly. Do not look back.

The problem with this generation is they are so quick to define who they are in the process of searching. It is their need for immediate acceptance that keeps them from exploring further.