Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
The prophetic writings of Zephaniah–oh, look, another warning message from God for the people of Judah. It is the same message they have heard before. Josiah will take the message to heart and lead a revival, but most of the people of Jerusalem are too deep in sin and will lead themselves into the prophesied destruction. "Utterly consume everything" (1:2). Zephaniah was blunt, because judgement was coming soon and harshly on the Jews because of their continual wickedness. D
