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We will examine what it means to become a living sacrifice, worship God from the heart rather than through empty ritual, resist the patterns of the world, renew our minds with God’s truth, and experience genuine transformation by the Spirit. We will also examine the \u003cstrong\u003emind, heart, and will\u003c\/strong\u003e—how they shape our beliefs, desires, choices, and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not instant perfection or religious performance. The goal is \u003cstrong\u003eChrist being formed in us, degree by degree\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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