Before the kingdom of God happens outwardly it happens inwardly inside of a human heart. That has been happening, without observation, for 2,000 years and has created a culture of purity, righteousness, and kindness.
Christians are called to be authoritative without being authoritarian. They are supposed to demonstrate and to speak the truth in love. (Ephesians 4:15)
The kingdom of God culture refuses to follow or praise people who engage in demonic activity. Instead, it listens to and learns from people who demonstrate the fruit of God the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Unsubstantiated accusations are demonic. The Bible calls Satan the accuser. (Revelation 12:10)
Lies are demonic. The Bible calls Satan the father of lies. (John 8:44)
Unforgiveness and bitterness are demonic. Jesus wants people to forgive each other. (Colossians 3:13)
Ongoing anger is demonic. The Bible says: “In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:26-27)
Promoting fear is demonic. The Bible says: “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
Christ-followers are called to cast out demons. (Mark 16:17) They are supposed to fight evil with spiritual weapons not with physical violence. (2 Corinthians 10:4)
I saw windblown red blooms riding high in a tall tree, flagging down my attention, making me think about the blood of Jesus and the door to the kingdom of God culture that God opened for me to know Him heart-to-heart. Living and abiding moment by moment inside of that door thrills me, fills me with peace and joy, and enriches my life beyond my greatest dreams.
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