Transformity, Not Conformity
By Alford Norris
The mere word "conformity" has in itself, when spoken, a dull and cumbrous sound. For us to pledge ourselves unreservedly to conform to any ecclesiastical institution is as if we lay down in a coffin and drew the lid over our face. There may be a blind rest, but there can be no far-seeing growth. It is transformity that we want. The church is ever more than the world; Christ is ever more than the church; the Spirit of God is ever more than the systems of man. As the apostle sayeth: "Be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."—Rev. Alford Norris.