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The Bible’s answer
God’s Kingdom is a real government established by You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. God. “The kingdom of God” is also called “the kingdom of heaven” in the Bible, since it rules from heaven. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., King James Version) It shares many attributes of human governments, yet it is superior to them in every way.
  • Rulers. God has appointed You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. as King of the Kingdom and has given him more authority than any human ruler could ever have. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Jesus uses this power only for good, since he has already proved to be a reliable and compassionate Leader. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Under God’s direction, Jesus has selected persons from all nations who will “rule as kings over the earth” with him in heaven.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
  • Duration. Unlike human governments, which come and go, God’s Kingdom “will never be brought to ruin.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
  • Subjects. Anyone who does what God requires can be a subject of God’s Kingdom, without regard for ancestry or birthplace.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
  • Laws. The laws (or commandments) of God’s Kingdom do more than just prohibit wrong behavior. They raise the moral character of its subjects. For example, the Bible says: “‘You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. The second, like it, is this, ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Love of God and neighbor moves subjects of the Kingdom to act in the best interests of others.
  • Education. While God’s Kingdom sets high standards for its subjects, it also teaches people how to meet those standards.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
  • Mission. The Kingdom of God doesn’t enrich its rulers at the expense of its subjects. Instead, it will accomplish God’s will, including the promise that those who love him will live forever on a paradise earth.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
 
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