08/06/2024
Nothing Beats The Effect of Our Evangelism Through Our Conduct
Status in the Kingdom of God is different from status in the kingdom of darkness (worldly).
In the kingdom of darkness, having a high status means that one is served by others.
On the other hand, in the Kingdom of God, having a high status means that one serves others. The life of Jesus Christ is the perfect example of status in the Kingdom of God.
Although Jesus had the highest status, "the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45) and, "though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant" (Philippians 2:6-7).
A lot has been said about how the conduct of a man speaks volumes of his breeding or upbringing. How we conduct ourselves, more than who we tell people that we are, eloquently and loudly tells whether we are truly children of God or not.
It is very helpful that we note that, those in the kingdom of darkness (worldly) who have high status exalt themselves, and are served by others. God says that they shall be humbled because, God does not sit idly by while the proud lift themselves up above everyone else. The scripture tells us so, clearly: "God opposes the proud" (James 4:6).
So, clearly, the proud are guilty of reversing the proper order of status in society. Instead of serving others, they demand service from others. Since they violate God's ordained order, He opposes them and brings them down. Jesus Himself tells us this plainly: "The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
— Matt. 23:11-12 ESV.
Those in the Kingdom of God that have high status, yet humble themselves by being of service to others, are rewarded for their service. They uphold the proper order of status in society. So, since they uphold God's ordained order, He exalts them and lifts them up. That should be the aspiration of every disciple of Jesus.
Let our knowledge of God, therefore, reflect in our behavior, or conduct. For, it is from our true knowledge of Him that naturally emerges the Kingdom personality; and that personality has it's natural power to attract and influence others towards seeking our God.
Praise God! 🙏🏾
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