THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BELIEVER IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
To “act” on the teachings of the King (Mt 7:24-27)
To “seek first” the kingdom of God (Mt. 6:33)
To do the will of the Father (Mt 5:10; 7:21) One must be aggressive in pursuing the righteousness of the Kingdom. We must live a life of righteousness and holiness (Mt 5:20 Ro 6:9-10; Ga 5:19-21; Eph 5:5).
Understand the Kingdom
Extend the Kingdom: This phrase speaks of one’s responsibilities in the kingdom involving extending or advancing the Kingdom to others. One must be aggressive in advancing the Kingdom of God to others. We must influence the world around us (i.e. like “salt” and “light,” Mt 5:13-16). We must seek to advance the Kingdom in the earth (Mt 25:14-30). We must faithfully preach the Gospel of the Kingdom to all nations (Mt 24:14).
We must be willing to sacrifice or deny all (sell all) to attain the Kingdom (Mt 13:44; Mt 13:45). 7. We must not look back (Lk 9:62).
We must “serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear” (Heb 12:28).
We must seek to make our calling and election sure (2Pe 1:10-11). We must faithfully do the business of the King as we wait for His return (Lk 19:11-15).
We must be willing forgive as the King has forgiven us (Mt 6:12; 14; 18:12-14).
We must seek to be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God (2Th 1:5).
We must live lives of humility (Mt 5:3; 18:1-4).
We must remain constantly prepared for the King’s appearing (Mt 25:1-13; Mk 9:47; 2Ti 4:18).
We must pray for the manifestation of the kingdom on earth (Mt 5:10; Mk 11:12; Mt 6:19). We must do spiritual warfare against the kingdom of Satan (Mt 12:28; Lk 11:20). We must boldly demonstrate the power of the Kingdom (Lk 9:1-2; 10-11; 10:9-11; 16:17-20).
We must live a life of love and compassion toward those in need, especially to those of the household of faith (Ga 6:10).
To “seek first” the kingdom of God (Mt. 6:33)
To do the will of the Father (Mt 5:10; 7:21) One must be aggressive in pursuing the righteousness of the Kingdom. We must live a life of righteousness and holiness (Mt 5:20 Ro 6:9-10; Ga 5:19-21; Eph 5:5).
Understand the Kingdom
Extend the Kingdom: This phrase speaks of one’s responsibilities in the kingdom involving extending or advancing the Kingdom to others. One must be aggressive in advancing the Kingdom of God to others. We must influence the world around us (i.e. like “salt” and “light,” Mt 5:13-16). We must seek to advance the Kingdom in the earth (Mt 25:14-30). We must faithfully preach the Gospel of the Kingdom to all nations (Mt 24:14).
We must be willing to sacrifice or deny all (sell all) to attain the Kingdom (Mt 13:44; Mt 13:45). 7. We must not look back (Lk 9:62).
We must “serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear” (Heb 12:28).
We must seek to make our calling and election sure (2Pe 1:10-11). We must faithfully do the business of the King as we wait for His return (Lk 19:11-15).
We must be willing forgive as the King has forgiven us (Mt 6:12; 14; 18:12-14).
We must seek to be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God (2Th 1:5).
We must live lives of humility (Mt 5:3; 18:1-4).
We must remain constantly prepared for the King’s appearing (Mt 25:1-13; Mk 9:47; 2Ti 4:18).
We must pray for the manifestation of the kingdom on earth (Mt 5:10; Mk 11:12; Mt 6:19). We must do spiritual warfare against the kingdom of Satan (Mt 12:28; Lk 11:20). We must boldly demonstrate the power of the Kingdom (Lk 9:1-2; 10-11; 10:9-11; 16:17-20).
We must live a life of love and compassion toward those in need, especially to those of the household of faith (Ga 6:10).
