Competing kingdoms
- The collision of two kingdoms.
- The world prioritizes comfort, power and self-preservation.
- The Kingdom of God calls for trust, obedience and self-denial.
- Disciples must discern where worldly thinking shapes their decisions.
- Reflection: Where are we thinking with worldly logic instead of Kingdom logic?
- The paradox of surrender.
- Surrender feels like loss but produces deeper life.
- Avoiding suffering often leads to spiritual stagnation.
- Embracing necessary suffering can lead to transformation and maturity.
- Reflection: How might embracing, rather than avoiding, necessary suffering transform us?
- The ultimate value proposition.
- Worldly gain offers temporary reward with eternal cost.
- Faithfulness to Christ may involve sacrifice but leads to lasting life.
- Commitment to Jesus clarifies what is worth holding and what must be released.
- Reflection: What worldly gain tempts us to compromise our commitment to Christ?
Insight
- Every disciple must choose between competing kingdoms.
- Surrender, though costly, is a source of spiritual strength.
- Eternal reward reframes how present sacrifices are understood.