How can I get to know God and his will?

Thursday, 2:18pm – Mandaluyong City, Philippines
God has been blessing me with a lot of opportunities on how to get to know him more, his character, his will, and also topics of obedience. In Bible study group yesterday, Jose that lead the group went over Romans 12:2:

“2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

To get to know someone/something, we must spend time and be open to get to know them/it. Below are some questions regarding this verse, and some readings in the Bible to get a clearer picture of God, his Word and his character.

How do we not conform any longer to the patterns of this world?

1. Know what is considered sin and what are things of this world.
   -Exodus 20:12 – 17
   -Galatians 5:19 – 21
2. Concentrate on things that are holy and good.
   -Philippians 4:8
3. Learn when to say no, and when to say yes.
   -1 Corinthians 10:13

How do we allow ourselves to be transformed by the renewing of our minds?

1. To listen, learn and live by the Holy Spirit
   -John 16:13
   -Galatians 5:22 – 26

How do we test and approve God’s will?

1. To try and apply what we learn from the Bible, put it into practice
   -Philippians 4:9
   -Matthew 7:24-27
   -All of Proverbs

What is God’s good, pleasing and perfect will?

1. His character revealed: loving, compassionate, protective, caring, comforting peaceful
   -John 3:16
   -Psalm 23
   -2 Corinthians 1:3-7
   -Philippians 4:5-7
   -John 15:9-17