Transformation

end result: transformation of lives/individuals

Led ppl to Egypt-wanted them to be transformed
we cannot serve God unless we are transform-manifest itself character-7 Fruits of the Spirit

1st priority- our lives are being transforming according to Jesus Christ
Paul was not ready to be a leader-but he was when he had a relationship with God
As leaders, we need a transformed life-after a heart of God (ongoing process)
we cannot have a life similar as an unbeliever
we are not perfect- thus led complete to trust the Lord
we may never be perfect in our transformation
lives reflect certain level of transformation
ministry must convert to the current plan
Judas life untransformed, guideline for transmission misguided-greedy

no transformation-do own way
when serving God- not by strength and power of God but by men

*purpose of doing ministry
see people around us being transformed especially leaders of the church
is our ministry transforming the lives
there are programs which aid us in transforming lives of people

but at the end of the day, is our lives transforming?

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**