It is necessary to lay a foundation in doctrine, and then make an application in our lives. This is what the apostle Paul is doing in Romans 12. We are to yield ourselves wholly to God as a living sacrifice. From there we can truly worship God and be shaped by His wisdom and His will. This does not mean we will never deviate, bit if we yield our hearts and minds to Him, He transforms us, and there can be a fresh wave of dedication. Romans 12:1-2. VF-2173