Sunday, November 1, 2009

Reflecting the Kingdom

When we say that the Kingdom of God is in us, what we demonstrate more powerfully is the life we live. We cannot be people who live contrary to what we speak. For instance, it is so easy to talk about righteousness. purity and integrity but it not that easy to live that life. But unless we live honestly and truly before men and God, we cannot reflect the Kingdom. We cannot preach the gospel unless we and our life reflects Jesus.

For the Kingdom of God is not of mere talk but of power.

1 Corinthians 4:20 (Amplified Bible)
For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul).

Without moral power and excellence of soul we should not preach the gospel. That is why a great man of God said,

Preach the gospel and when necessary use words...

So let us make every effort to live a life reflecting Jesus so that we don't become a mockery...

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