The other day, after taking my wife to work, I saw a young man that I admire very much. He is a son of a pastor who is known widely throughout the area. My wife Arlene introduced him to me several years ago. I find magnetism in his smile and he and I always have a pleasant conversation. He is a likeable young man and a credit to his family.
 
The Governor—the Holy Spirit—had me share with him the importance of representing his name. Our conversations are always brief but inspiring. He is always respectful and listens like a faithful student. I mentioned to him how important it is to properly represent the family name. I told him to always keep that thought in mind; that whatever he does in life, he is representing his family.
 
The same holds especially true in the Kingdom of the Lord God. We are ambassadors of our Lord God’s Kingdom. For us to get tangled up in this world’s affairs is wrong and shameful. Ambassador Paul made it clear. We are ambassadors for King Jesus. What we say and do matters!  So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making His appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” 2 Corinthians 5:20 NLT Remember that the Lord God values His name.
 
Even now as I write this article, there are citizens of the Kingdom going through persecution in different parts of the world just for mentioning the name of the Lord Jesus. There is power in the name of the Lord Jesus and that stirs up the enemy! Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11

Remember this, when you live according to the King’s Word, you represent Him well. There are many people who claim to represent the King and yet they are enemies of the cross of Christ. But as Kingdom citizens, we are a long way from home. Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth. But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for Him to return as our Savior. Philippians 3:17-20 NLT
 
Yes, our citizenship is not on this earth, but in heaven. If you are a citizen of a country on this earth, that is one thing, but if you are a citizen of the Kingdom of God that is a completely different thing. One is temporary and the other is eternal. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Mark 13:31

Keep in mind that the Lord is concerned about how we represent His Son and His name. King David wrote: For You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me. . . Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; and deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, for Your name’s sake! . . . Nevertheless He saved them for His name’s sake, that He might make His mighty power known. Psalm 31:3, 79:9, 106:8 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
 
How you represent the King in your daily life is quite important to Him. We are to represent Him according to His Word, not according to the world’s standards. How many people have rejected King Jesus because of Kingdom citizens who have misrepresented His and His name? The world’s perception of Jesus is formed by those who proclaim to represent Him.
 
Instruct the young as well as the old if they want to change their lifestyle, and represent His name well, read what God’s Constitution states:  How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your Word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your Word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes. With my lips I have  declared all the judgments of Your mouth.

I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statutes; will not forget Your Word.
 
Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your Word. Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. I am a stranger in the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me. Psalm 119:9-19
 
Represent His name well. It is our responsibility as Kingdom citizens.
 
Remember your greatest asset is your faith in the King.

All NKJV, except where noted.

​W.R. Luchie
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A Kingdom mentality has everything to do with total faith in the King and His Kingdom.  

Now, what do I mean by "mentality"?  1.  The mode or way a person thinks; 2. The mental power or the capacity to think--intelligence.  When you were born again by His Spirit, you became a brand new individual. The real you--meaning the spirit man--became a citizen of the Kingdom of God.  Do you recall what the Lord Jesus said to the teacher who came to Him after dark one night?  There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee.  After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. “Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent You to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with You.”

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”  Take note of King Jesus' statement to the religious ruler!  Having a Kingdom mentality requires us to be filled with the Holy Spirit--our Governor.  Being born again by His Spirit makes us a genuine citizen of the Kingdom.  Then you will seek to please the King at all times.  We as citizens of the Kingdom of the Lord God should always be seeking to know about His constitution--God's Word.  One of the writers in His constitution--the Bible--made this statement:  Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in Your instructions.  My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to Your decrees.  We should always be mindful of who created us and why we exist.  ​Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.  You made me; You created me.  Now give me the sense to follow Your commands.  

Having a Kingdom mentality is what separates us from the religious community.  Those of us who have a Kingdom mentality put our faith completely in His Word and lean on Him for everything.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.  

We, who have a Kingdom mentality, feed off of His Word.  We know our priority.  Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.   

Those who have a Kingdom mentality, walk this earth knowing that we are in this world system but definitely not of it.  Read what the Lord Jesus prayed to His Father:   “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in Me through their message.  I pray that they will all be one, just as You and I are One—as You are in Me, Father, and I am in You. And may they be in Us so that the world will believe You sent Me.

“I have given them the glory You gave Me, so they may be one as We are one.  I am in them and You are in Me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that You sent Me and that You love them as much as You love Me.  Father, I want these whom You have given Me to be with Me where I am. Then they can see all the glory You gave Me because You loved Me even before the world began!

“O righteous Father, the world doesn’t know You, but I do; and these disciples know You sent Me.  I have revealed You to them, and I will continue to do so. Then Your love for Me will be in them, and I will be in them.”  Notice the Lord Jesus used the term...I pray that they will all be one, just as You and I are One—as You are in Me, Father, and I am in You. And may they be in Us... In other words, there is no division between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  One of the main characteristics of a religious denomination is division from other Believers.  Religion uses laws and doctrines to be separate from other Believers.  It is not a reflection of the scriptures we just read.  It is very difficult and quite rare for them to have a Kingdom mentality because of this.  Keep in mind, Kingdom citizens honor and serve King Jesus.  Kingdom citizens are led by the Holy Spirit--our Governor.  They worship the Lord God in spirit and in truth. Worship should not feed our emotions but our spirit.  Worship honors the Lord.   But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship Him that way.  For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.” 

Having a Kingdom mentality requires reading, studying and meditating on His Word as a lifestyle.  As in a marriage, truly knowing someone is what creates oneness.

Once again, remember, your greatest asset in the Kingdom is your faith in the King.

John 3:1-3   Psalm 119:70-73   Proverbs 3:5-6   Matthew 6:33
John 17:20-26   John 4:23-24
All NLT unless noted otherwise

​~~W.R. Luchie
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The Holy Spirit woke me up this morning with this subject Remembrance of the King.  Are you aware that the Lord Jesus only told us one thing to do in remembrance of Him after He went back to His Father God?  It wasn't our traditional religious holidays, Christmas or even Easter.  He didn't tell them to celebrate his birthday or his Crucifixion.  He never mentioned them.  Those traditions were established later by religious organizations and became traditions and customs of that religion.  There was only one thing that King Jesus commanded us to do:  When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said, “I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins.  For I tell you now that I won’t eat this meal again until its meaning is fulfilled in the Kingdom of God.”

Then He took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves.  For I will not drink wine again until the Kingdom of God has come.”

He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then He broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” 

I realize there are many people who grew up with traditions and family memories attached to those religious holidays but that is all they are, religious holidays, having nothing to do with  King Jesus or His Kingdom.  He did not tell us to remember his birth, crucifixion or resurrection.  His focus was on the Kingdom and His Father.  Keep in mind, we are the temple of the living God.  When the Lord God delivered us from our disobedience, it was because He wanted to live in us through the Holy Spirit--our Governor.  Read what ambassador Paul stated concerning holiness:   Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?  And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For we are the temple of the living God.

As God said:  “I will live in them and walk among them.  I will be their God, and they will be My people.  Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord.  Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you.  And I will be your Father, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”  Even though ambassador Paul was speaking to the Corinthian saints, this applies to all Believers.

Let me be perfectly clear, religious people honor and worship religious holidays, but citizens of the Kingdom of God have a memorial and commemoration of His last words to His disciples.  My wife Arlene and I have that memorial on the 23rd of every month, faithfully.  We do it in remembrance of our Lord Jesus.  For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread;  and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”  In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. NKJV  Note that He stated in verse 26 "you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes".  He also stated "as often as you do it".  You don't have to attend a church, it is between you and your King.  You are showing the utmost respect and honor for your King and Lord.

Here in the United States, in church they have what they call communion. Many conduct it on a specific Sunday at specific intervals.  But remember, you are the church and can have it in the privacy of your home with your family, such as my wife and I have. 

Keep this in mind; the Lord Jesus never had a mass communion.  In fact, those were his family, meaning His disciples.  They were the only ones there.  When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the Twelve... So Jesus sent two of them into Jerusalem with these instructions: “As you go into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him.  At the house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?’  He will take you upstairs to a large room that is already set up. That is where you should prepare our meal.”  So the two disciples went into the city and found everything just as Jesus had said, and they prepared the Passover meal there.  In the evening Jesus arrived with the Twelve.  It is my responsibility to share with you the truth:  what and how you use it is up to you.  It is not a religious ritual, but an intimate memorial and commemoration of the Lord Jesus.  At no time did the Lord Jesus instruct His disciples to celebrate His birth or His death.  What He did was to set up a memorial for those citizens of the Kingdom of God who followed His last instructions.  He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then He broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

After supper He took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and His people—an agreement confirmed with My blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you... For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again.  Remember, the Lord Jesus never preached on His birth, never preached on the cross and never preached on the resurrection.  Those were things He did.  He only preached and taught on His Kingdom.  That was always His focus and purpose.  To introduce mankind to the Kingdom of God.

Once again, your faith in the King is your greatest asset in His Kingdom.  Glory!

Luke 22:14-19   2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 11:23-25   Matthew 26:20
Mark 14:13-17   Luke 22:19-20   2 Corinthians 11:26
All NLT except where noted.

~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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What is praise? As I was in the kitchen getting coffee, waiting on His confirmation on which subject to write on next, I was led by the Holy Spirit to write about this very important subject, Praise and Worship.  

Praise is commending, expressing approval or a favorable judgment of; glorifying, especially by crediting with perfection.  I praise and thank Him every morning and throughout the day, for He is my Lord and King.  Now, to commend someone is "to entrust for care or preservation" or "to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice".  

Praising the Lord God by commendation means that you entrust yourself to His care and recommend that others do exactly the same.  Keep in mind that King David's writings in Psalm  is filled with testimonies of the Lord God's trustworthiness and with his expression of confidence that He will again prove Himself trustworthy.  O Lord my God, in You I put my trust; save me from all those who persecute me; and deliver me... And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.... Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust...Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. NKJV  

To praise the Lord God by commendation, applies to the promises of our personal circumstances.  Remember, to approve of someone is to have or express a favorable opinion of him or her and to show esteem.  Personal experience is at the heart of this expression of praise.  God's Constitution has many examples of personal expressions of approval toward the Lord God.   But You see the trouble and grief they cause.  You take note of it and punish them.  The helpless put their trust in You. You defend the orphans... But as for me, I will sing about Your power.  Each morning I will sing with joy about Your unfailing love.  For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.  O my Strength, to You I sing praises, for You, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love... O God, You are my God; I earnestly search for You.  My soul thirsts for You; my whole body longs for You in this parched and weary land where there is no water.  I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.  Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise You!  I will praise You as long as I live, lifting up my hands to You in prayer.  You satisfy me more than the richest feast.  I will praise You with songs of joy.

Take a moment to think about your past and present situation.  Think about the numerous times the Lord God delivered you from the situations you put yourself in.  Think of the times you were without a place to live or without a well-paying job or even no job at all.  These are personal situations that you and the Lord God are aware of.  Praise by approving is turning our thoughts toward the Lord God and what He has done for us.  It is reciting the wonder of who He is and how He made a difference in your life and the life of others.

As I write these words, I can't help but take this time to praise the name of the Lord Jesus, Hallelujah! He has been so good to me.

Now let us talk about the word "glorify".  To glorify someone is to "bestow honor, praise or admiration".  In essence, giving glory to someone specifically identifies what is admirable in that person.  That type of praise is also quite frequent in God's Constitutional scriptures, what is commonly referred to as the Bible.  Remember, Bible is a religious term, not a Kingdom government term.  Now, the Lord God is shown in the scriptures as being:

Good:  Taste and see that the Lord is good.  Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!  
Faithful:  But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.  
Righteous:  For the righteous Lord loves justice.  The virtuous will see His face.  
Just: The leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The Lord is just.”  NIV  
and merciful and forgiving.  But the Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against Him.  These are just a few examples.

I will close this teaching by adding that the Lord God's dwelling place, His law, His character and His actions are described as being perfect and flawless.  We will continue with this at a later time.

Always remember, your faith in the King and His Word is your greatest asset in the Kingdom.

Psalm 7:1; 9:10; 16:1; 20:7; 10:14; 59:16-17; 63:1-5; 34:8
1 John 1:9   Psalm 11:7   2 Chronicles 12:6   Daniel 9:9
All NLT except where noted

~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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If we read and study the Lord God's Constitution, our lifestyle will reflect the Kingdom culture. 

Keep in mind, culture manifests itself in the things we regard as most important.  In essence, whatever we prioritize in life reveals to others our culture.  Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.  They reflected the Kingdom culture from being with Jesus.  

If we prioritize the sanctity of life, we will produce a culture that will protect the elderly and the unborn.  If that is truly part of our culture, we will refuse to allow abortion, euthanasia and the harvesting of human embryos for stem cell research.

Kingdom citizens behave and conduct themselves in a much different manner than those of the world's system.  Kingdom citizens operate by their faith in the Word of the King.  Our standards are different. They are God's standards.  The standards apply in our everyday life, revealing whether we have a culture that indulges and encourages mediocrity.  We should always strive to please the Lord God for we are His creation.  He has given us a second chance through His Son Jesus the Christ.  All we have to do is truly believe in Him.  For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 

Now, getting back to standards!  Do you take pride in your appearance or how you perform on your place of employment or is mediocre good enough?  Do you place a high premium on quality in all you do?  Or are you satisfied with just enough to get by?  Ambassador Paul put it this way:  And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father...Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.  

We should make it a priority to do our very best!  We are citizens of the Kingdom of God and His ambassadors on this earth.  We represent the Lord God to the world!  We are examples of what life in the Kingdom is.  Our standards reflects our culture.  What culture are you representing?  Your culture will never rise higher than your standards.  This is why it is so important to read and study the Lord God's Constitution.  Even though your spirit is born again, the mind has to be transformed by reading and studying His Word on a daily basis.  We must present our whole self.  Ambassador Paul made this statement, that says it all:  And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.  

As a Kingdom citizen, we must keep our eyes on King Jesus because His attitude and responses reveal Heaven's culture.  We must consistently read and study the four Gospels.  

Remember this one thought:  whatever fills the Lord Jesus with joy should make you joyful and whatever brings Him sorrow should grieve your spirit as well.  The level of your moral conscience and consciousness reveals the level of your culture.

Here are some attributes of the Kingdom culture:  But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!  Ambassador Paul made this statement to those Kingdom citizens who are filled with His Spirit.   So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.  The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.  But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses.  That is the Kingdom citizens' culture.

And remember, your greatest asset is your faith in the Word of the Living God.

Acts 4:13   John 3:16   Colossians 3:17, 23-24   Romans 12:1-2   
Galatians 5:22-23, 16-18  All NLT except where noted

~~W.R. Luchie
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In the letter to the believers in Rome, ambassador Paul wrote these words.

Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.  Honor and dishonor, respect and disrespect.  This is where we are in this present age.  In the Kingdom we honor the Lord Jesus with our lifestyle and with obedience to His commands.  We should never get involved in this world's system and the way they do things.  Honoring the King isn't about the way you dress, or even how you speak.  It is not attending church every Sunday or Wednesday night.  It is about learning His Word (God's Constitution) and behaving accordingly.  The Lord and King made this statement to a group of religious leaders while He was here on earth.  ​Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.”

Jesus replied, “And why do you, by your traditions, violate the direct commandments of God?  For instance, God says, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’  But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.’ In this way, you say they don’t need to honor their parents.  And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your own tradition. You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.  Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’”

Not obeying His Word is a dishonor and very disrespectful.  By dishonoring Him, you cause many sincere people to stumble in their faith in the Lord God's Word.  You will be held accountable for your actions and behavior.  The Lord Jesus made this statement when answering the question "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom?"  But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to have a large millstone tied around your neck and be drowned in the depths of the sea.

What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting.  Our focus should always be on obeying His principles.  In doing so, we will always be citizens in good standing with the King and good ambassadors for the Kingdom.

Remember what ambassador Paul said to the believers in the city of Corinth:  Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.  Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.  If you will just follow the leading of the Governor (the Holy Spirit) you will be taught how to dress, speak and act in every situation.  You needn't do it on your own.  But first you must read and study His Constitution consistently. Why?  Because there is a lot of misinformation out there that will lead you astray.  Don't follow  religious customs and trends, that have knelt to the whims of the current culture.  For example, having a sexual relationship and calling it love.  Or living with someone and calling it a marriage without the marriage covenant.  Remember, your body doesn't belong to you.  Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself,  for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.  It is my responsibility to remind you of this.  Keep in mind, you stated that you were a child of the King.  If so, why do you dishonor the King and His Kingdom through sexual perversions?  Remember what ambassador Paul stated concerning the King's laws and principles.   Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. You dishonor yourself and your King when you do.

If you are filled with His Word, you won't ask questions such as "What am I doing wrong?  Or "Should we live together before we get married?"  Or "Is homosexuality wrong in the sight of the Lord God?  Doesn't He want me to be happy?"  Or even "God made me this way and gave me these feelings so how can it be a sin?"  These are questions people ask who fail to seek His Kingdom and are pursuing carnal desires.

Respect and honor in the Kingdom?  First and foremost, respect God's Word and His precepts and commands.  Then respect His greatest creation, mankind, and that includes yourself.

Remember, your faith is your greatest asset in the Kingdom.

Romans 13:1-2   Matthew 15:1-9; 18:6-7   I Corinthians 6:18-20 all NLT

​~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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First, allow me to ask you one question.  One that all should know who study the Lord God's Constitution. How many races are there? If you have to think about that question, then you have a religious mindset. The evil one (meaning the devil) has convinced this world system by deception and lies that there are many, when in reality there is only one race, the human race.  And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. But keep in mind, mankind wasn't the first to inhabit the earth.  

Then God said, “Let the waters abound with an abundance of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the face of the firmament of the heavens.”  So God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves, with which the waters abounded, according to their kind, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” So the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth, each according to its kind”; and it was so. And God made the beast of the earth according to its kind, cattle according to its kind, and everything that creeps on the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

​Yes, that is correct, all other creatures and beasts were here before mankind.  Mankind was supposed to manage them.  Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”   The evil one, deceived mankind down through the ages to bring division.  He hates to see mankind united as one.  One of those very effective devices is the deception that there was more than one race.  There is only one race, but many different languages.  By the way, that is how the devil deceived the people, by using languages as a device to divide people by race.   Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. Then they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They had brick for stone, and they had asphalt for mortar. And they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth.”

But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built. And the Lord said, “Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them. Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech.” So the Lord scattered them abroad from there over the face of all the earth, and they ceased building the city. Therefore its name is called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth; and from there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth.  The devil took what God did here, twisted (perverted) it and used it for his own purpose of races to separate God's people.  The devil uses people who aren't familiar or obedient to the Lord God's Constitution to spread chaos and division among all mankind.  The purpose is to divide and conquer those who fail to embrace His Word.  By embrace I mean to understand and obey the King's Word and take it to their own lifestyle.  Regardless of what religious leaders may say; regardless of their fame here on earth, the secret to the Kingdom is to obey the Constitution (the Word). Yes, it is that simple.  There are not nine secrets or twelve secrets or seven secrets or even twenty-one secrets to the Kingdom! The Lord and King made this statement while here on earth:  He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.  By doing so, He will give you His gift of the Holy Spirit.  “If you love Me, keep My commandments.  And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.  Take note of this statement:  "He will be with you and dwell in you"  This comes through being obedient to His Word, and that doesn't come with your own strength but the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit and nothing less!  By obeying His Word and following the leading of the Holy Spirit (Governor), it is impossible for you to be deceived.  Be so full of the Word, there is no room for deception.  The Lord Jesus made this statement:  “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect."  

Remember, your greatest asset is your faith in the Lord God's Constitution.  In this there is no room for deception!

Genesis 2:7; 1:20-25; 11:1-9   John 14:21; 14:15-17

~~W.R. Luchie
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We live in a nation of disrespect. Recently, while reading some articles on the internet, I came across some news that I found disturbing.  It stated that the champions of the NBA refused to accept the President's invitation to attend the White House.  They disrespected the very nation that allowed them to have freedom, wealth and fame.  These United States aren't united at all!  We have become a divided nation filled with the most disrespectful people in this world. They act like spoiled children, thumbing our noses at their parents.  The American people show no respect for the office of President and other prominent leadership.   If you don't like and didn't vote for the person who was elected, respect and honor the office.  People follow the lead of their favorite teams and celebrities, and when they openly disrespect the President their fans follow them.  That shows other countries and our enemies that America is a house divided.  And that looks like weakness to our enemies.  This is what the Lord Jesus said about that:   But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand."  And  the Lord Jesus stated these Words of His Father and Himself:   I and My Father are one.  

The President of this United States told other religious leaders that he had accepted the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior.  Now, who are we to judge his intent.  That is between him and the Lord God.  Yes, there comes a time when you will judge, but by the fruit they bore.  But we don't judge one's intent.  The King made this statement while He was here on earth.  “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you." Did you notice that our King said For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 

Kingdom citizens don't criticize one another, especially in the eyes of non-believers.  We are to pray for one another.  But I hear and see so many who wear the label Christian, putting each other to shame in the eyes of non-believers. They are divided and disrespectful.  There is far more at stake than your opinion. Ambassador James made this statement:   Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.  Believe it or not, many of us couldn't handle someone confessing their faults to them.  Why?  Because many of those who claim to know the King couldn't keep their mouths closed.   Citizens of the Kingdom must learn how to govern and control their tongues.  Again, ambassador James makes it very plain:   Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things.  See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God.  Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.  Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? 

All of that proves the point of why it is so important to have the Governor (the Holy Spirit) living in you and having Him guiding you.  I stated "Him", not it.  The Holy Spirit is a He, not an it.   

The Lord Jesus said,   But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 

Remember, born again is quick and immediate.  But learning to become a citizen of the Kingdom is a process.  Having said that, why do you criticize the President of the United Sates?  He is new to this way.  Keep in mind, religion is a holding tank for those who are seeking the Kingdom.  It is also a seriously hindered by religious traditions and customs.  Remember also, we are to respect and honor the position, even when we disagree with the man.

This country, along with the world, have been deceived by the evil one (the devil). He has divided mankind.  He knows that if he can divide us, he can conquer us.  Remember, in the Kingdom there is only one allegiance; and that is to the King's Word.  When the Lord Jesus was praying here what He said:    “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me."   After reading that, you can see how the world is deceived. So stay focused as our King commands us:  

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Matthew 12:25   John 10:30   Mathew 7:1-2  
James 5:16   James 3:5-11   John 14:26; 17:20-21   Matthew 6:33-34

~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Recently, I have read about many leaders falling short of the standards they set for themselves.  Many of those standards were created from the Lord God's Constitution... the Bible. By reading the Lord God's Constitution, they even developed a moral standard in their mindset, which led them to Christ.  Remember that the Lord God created mankind with the power of choice, yes that is right!  We have the power to make the correct decision, based on His Spirit within us.  But we also have the power to choose the wrong path.  The first murder was decided because Cain failed to take charge of his thinking and make the correct moral choice.  He allowed his emotion--his carnal thinking--to make that decision for him.  

Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

Keep in mind, the Lord God rejected Cain's offering because Cain refused to give the King his best.  So many of our religious leaders today also fail to give the Lord God their best and of course, their members follow their lead.  If I seem to often "pick on" religious leadership, that is why.  They are leading their members down the wrong road, and they will be held responsible for that. My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.  You can't live just any kind of a life and call yourself a citizen of the Kingdom in good standing.  Do you want to live a victorious Kingdom life or squeeze by, constantly praying for God's mercy and grace because you choose to live a carnal life?  He wants the best you have to offer!  Don't you want to give Him your best?  Yes, He wants your best because you are representing the King and His Kingdom.  He must be first in your life.  He should have the best you have to offer Him!  By the way, that starts with your whole body and mind.  

Ambassador Paul said it like this:  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 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.  That is a must, if you want to live and exemplify the standards of the King.

Now let us go back to Cain and his brother Abel.  The reason Abel was accepted, was because he honored his Creator with his best.  Note in verse 4:  Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering...  The Lord God had no respect for Cain or his offering. ...but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.  Remember, the Lord God has His standard and He won't allow anyone to represent Him or His Kingdom if they don't meet His standard.  Whatever they do, it will be in their own strength and without God's blessing and direction.  Read what the Lord God said to Cain.   So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.”  Did you notice what God said?  "but you should rule over it".  All Cain had to do was to obey the Lord God's Word.  He had a choice.  He made the wrong choice. Every day we have the same choice!  

If you are a citizen of the Kingdom in good standing (obedient and submitted to God's Word) you should be able to identify with this statement.   You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.  On the other hand, those who fail to activate the Lord God's Kingdom standards that are within them are of the world and will live weak, defeated lives.  They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them.  You, my brothers and sisters, when you embrace His Word you activate His standard within you and operate in the power and wisdom of the Holy Spirit.  We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.  

We are to be an example in every facet of our lives.  But that is a process because you must detox yourself from the old way of living, especially that religious mindset.  It will take time and the power of the Holy Spirit. How long it takes depends on you.  Activate those standards within you. You don't have to do it on your own, just lean on the Holy Spirit within you for strength and direction. Transform your mind by with the Word (Constitution).  You can succeed, if you are consistent.  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. 

Genesis 4:2-5   James 3:1  Romans 12:1  Genesis 4:6-7   I John 4:4-6   Romans 12:2

​~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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