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Jesus unveiled the Kingdom of God
and introduced “attitude laws” – spiritual expectations that form the
core identity of every kingdom citizen. Entry into the Kingdom of God
requires faith in Jesus as Messiah, and growth within it requires the
inward transformation only the Holy Spirit can accomplish. These laws
concern motives, desires, and the hidden places of the soul rather than
mere outward behavior.
Discipleship begins internally and
the Holy Spirit must reshape the believer’s attitudes so that outward
obedience becomes the natural fruit of an inwardly renewed life. Five
foundational attitude laws are presented:
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Love – wholehearted devotion to
God and sacrificial love toward people.
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Humility – rejecting pride and
embracing servant-hearted living.
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Forgiveness – extending mercy
continually and releasing bitterness.
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Reconciliation – repairing
relational breaches, taking initiative to restore peace, and
recognizing that unresolved conflict hinders fellowship with God.
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Purity of Heart – guarding
thoughts and motives, allowing the Holy Spirit to cleanse motives
and desires.
These laws reflect the character of
Jesus who embodies perfect love, humility, mercy, reconciliation, and
holiness. They cannot be fulfilled by willpower or moral imitation, but
are only possible through surrender to the Holy Spirit, who empowers
believers to live out these kingdom attitudes.
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