Opposing Kingdoms

The World: Christ’s Kingdom:

Seeing is believing Believing is seeing (John 20:25)

Preserve your life Lose your life (Matthew 16:25)

Become religious Seek Christ’s Kingdom (Matthew 6:33)

Be first and greatest Last is first / least is greatest (Mark 9:35)

Look out for your self first    Seek the interests of others (Philippians 2:4)

Make your good deeds known      Keep good deeds secret (Matthew 6:3)

Appear wise at all costs OK with seeming foolish (1 Corinthians 3:18)

Love is based on circumstances Love is unconditional (John 13:34)

Hate your enemies / seek revenge Love / bless enemies (Matthew 5:44)

Hold grudges Forgive as you are forgiven (Colossians 3:13)

Cover up your mistakes Confess your sins (Proverbs 18:33)

Rely on human resources Rely on God’s power (Zechariah 4:6)

Some things are impossible All things are possible with God (Mark 9:23)

Partial peace by negotiation True peace from the Prince of Peace (Philippians 4:7

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