“In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.” (Matthew 5: 48, the Message Bible)

We are citizens of God’s kingdom. This brings rich blessings and also responsibilities. If we are to be protected by God’s law, we must obey His law, live according to His principles and purpose.

And such living brings us peace within and peace with one another. We can look to God’s qualities as our guide. He is Love, Truth, immortal Life. His expression is abundant and limitless, proceeding from Love and embracing all. God created us to show forth His goodness, and to be living proof of the true Spirit of Life.

So, let’s grow up. Let’s stop being tempted to act like toddlers, wanting what we want and whining if we are not the center of attention. Let’s be childlike but not childish. Let’s have that gentle heart that is willing and ready, innocent and open, but also mature enough to consciously choose to do what is kind, right, generous.

Let’s be true to God and to ourselves. Let’s receive God’s saving grace and express that grace toward one another freely and gratefully.

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