Bible Discussion Thread

Verse 12, it is the unity of people that make up a kingdom even if they are not all in one place. This verse speaks of persecution of religion. This verse warns Christians that there are those that will act violently to oppose and attempt to dispose the Christian religion. John the Baptist was in prison for practicing religion. He was taken forcefully and killed violently. As the example of the Master, Jesus, washing the feet of the disciples, the greatest is the least in the kingdom of heaven. Loving and helping others in need is the way of understanding the Spirit of the Lord. Verses 18 19 explain that even innocent actions will be interpreted as wrong by those that hate and they will hate regardless of what a Christian does. Being an honest, kind and good person does not save one from the wrath of Satan if one believes in Christ. One must choose what is right regardless of the consequences. Freedom of religion, the right to choose ones religious beliefs, is wisdom that is justified by the actions of the believers. Kindness, honesty, love of mankind, are formed in the character of a Christian and are part of the foundation of the kingdom of heaven.