² Do not conform^(A) to the pattern of this world,^(B) but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.^(C) Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is^(D)—his good, pleasing^(E) and perfect will.

Humble Service in the Body of Christ

³ For by the grace given me^(F) I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. ⁴ For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,^{(G) 5} so in Christ we, though many, form one body,^(H) and each member belongs to all the others. ⁶ We have different gifts,^(I) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,^(J) then prophesy in accordance with your^[a] faith;^{(K) 7} if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;^{(L) 8} if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;^(M) if it is giving, then give generously;^(N) if it is to lead,^[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Love in Action

⁹ Love must be sincere.^(O) Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.^{(P) 10} Be devoted to one another in love.^(Q) Honor one another above yourselves.^{(R) 11} Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,^(S) serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope,^(T) patient in affliction,^(U) faithful in prayer.^(V)