Kingdom Culture vs the Culture of Christianity

My first words to you: It is all about the Lord God's government on this earth. He wants those of us who have embraced Jesus the Christ as His Lord and King to live in such a way that we reflect the culture of heaven here on earth. Our lifestyle should always reflect the lifestyle of our Lord.
The culture of those of us who embrace the kingdom concept is one of obedience to God's Constitution; meaning obeying what they have read and living in obedience to the King. Now those who wear the name "Christian" and embrace the religious concept of the religious group "Christianity" is something else. A "Christian" is a member of a religious group, but they don't apply Kingdom laws and principles (some of the same principles) to their lifestyle. Many dress and behave according to the world's system. I see this every Sunday. They dress in a manner that they display no shame. The ambassador Paul had much to mention concerning this behavior among those who claim to be representative of the King. Paul called it grieving the Holy Spirit. Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Kingdom citizens and citizens in good standing with the King, govern themselves with those principles because it pleases the King. Grieving the Holy Spirit is disobeying the Lord God's Word. Remember, the Holy Spirit was given to us to teach and guide. But when we refuse to be obedient to His leading, we align ourselves with disaster.
Have you ever gotten into a religious disagreement? That should tell you that you are of a religious mindset. Kingdom citizens never get into a religious argument because they aren't religious. Follow our King's lead. Jesus only spoke to Pilate because Pilate was the governmental and Jesus was King. I never get into a religious debate because I live the Kingdom lifestyle. My position in God's Kingdom is not dependent upon attending a religious institution--a church. Remember the Kingdom does not co-exist with religion. The ambassador Paul put it like this: Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
We should stay focused on Christ's one and only message: From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” We should always focus on delivering the Kingdom, which is the government culture of heaven. King Jesus stated it perfectly in His prayer: “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
We all own our allegiance to Jesus the Christ, whether we embrace Him as King or not. For in the end, King Jesus is the last King standing. It is our faith in Him that will last. Remember, Kingdom citizens represent Heaven's culture.
It is because I realize I am His temple, and my ongoing relationship with Him, that draws me deeper into His Presence.
Ephesians 4:25-32 I Corinthians 6:19-20 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 6:8-13
~~W.R. Luchie
The culture of those of us who embrace the kingdom concept is one of obedience to God's Constitution; meaning obeying what they have read and living in obedience to the King. Now those who wear the name "Christian" and embrace the religious concept of the religious group "Christianity" is something else. A "Christian" is a member of a religious group, but they don't apply Kingdom laws and principles (some of the same principles) to their lifestyle. Many dress and behave according to the world's system. I see this every Sunday. They dress in a manner that they display no shame. The ambassador Paul had much to mention concerning this behavior among those who claim to be representative of the King. Paul called it grieving the Holy Spirit. Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Kingdom citizens and citizens in good standing with the King, govern themselves with those principles because it pleases the King. Grieving the Holy Spirit is disobeying the Lord God's Word. Remember, the Holy Spirit was given to us to teach and guide. But when we refuse to be obedient to His leading, we align ourselves with disaster.
Have you ever gotten into a religious disagreement? That should tell you that you are of a religious mindset. Kingdom citizens never get into a religious argument because they aren't religious. Follow our King's lead. Jesus only spoke to Pilate because Pilate was the governmental and Jesus was King. I never get into a religious debate because I live the Kingdom lifestyle. My position in God's Kingdom is not dependent upon attending a religious institution--a church. Remember the Kingdom does not co-exist with religion. The ambassador Paul put it like this: Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
We should stay focused on Christ's one and only message: From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” We should always focus on delivering the Kingdom, which is the government culture of heaven. King Jesus stated it perfectly in His prayer: “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
We all own our allegiance to Jesus the Christ, whether we embrace Him as King or not. For in the end, King Jesus is the last King standing. It is our faith in Him that will last. Remember, Kingdom citizens represent Heaven's culture.
It is because I realize I am His temple, and my ongoing relationship with Him, that draws me deeper into His Presence.
Ephesians 4:25-32 I Corinthians 6:19-20 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 6:8-13
~~W.R. Luchie