Understanding

"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Paul (Romans, 12:2)

When we refer to the problem of spiritual transformation, the community of students of the Gospel agrees with us as to its necessity, but not all of them do seem to have perfect comprehension of the matter.

Invariably they all desire the modification; but the majority only aspires to a classified conventional change.

Those that have been less fortunate monetarily, seek to scale the control of material possibilities, the holders of the humble tasks fight over the higher positions, and in a disconcerting crescendo almost all intend the improper transformation of the opportunities which suit them, submerging into a disquieting disorder. The indispensable renovation is not that of an exterior nature. The devoted Christian will be transformed not by external mannerism, and yes by the understanding, endowing his own mind with renewed light in new concepts.

Just as any earthly position requires the sincere application by any dedicated student, the process of mental improvement requires constant effort in forth rightness and in knowledge.

Even here, it is important to recognize that discipline will be a decisive factor.

Do not become hardened, therefore, by the false notions that have already jeopardized you in the past.

Try to consider the structure of your reasoning today, before the circumstances that surround you. Question yourself as to what you gained in the Gospel, in order to analyze correctly, this or that occurrence in your path. Do this and the Lord's blessings will assist you in the illuminating reply to yourself.

XAVIER, Francisco Cândido. Our Daily Bread. By the Spirit Emmanuel. Spititist Alliance for Books, 2003. Chapter 167.