2 And stop being molded by this system of things,+ but be transformed by making your mind over,+ so that you may prove to yourselves+ the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

31 and those making use of the world as those not using it to the full; for the scene of this world is changing.

11 For the undeserved kindness of God has been manifested, bringing salvation to all sorts of people.+ 12 It trains us to reject ungodliness and worldly desires+ and to live with soundness of mind and righteousness and godly devotion amid this present system of things,*+