Very often conformation is following the lead and doing as others do because it is popular with those whose favor you desire. An example of this is found in John 12:42-43. “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.”

Like the Jews in Christ’s day, it is often outward show because we cannot bear the reproach of being different from the crowd. In some cases it is true conviction (although in error) because you have been convinced in your mind to believe it is proper and right.

Regardless of the manifestation of world conformity, it is the result of external influences brought upon us by our own base nature and the society in which we live. It is a way of life, not based upon divine principle revealed by God’s Spirit through his word, but rather what men are thinking, saying and doing...more...