There are two types of people in the world. [and these two types are completely and absolutely different in every single way, other than the fact that they are made of flesh and blood] There are those who are citizens of the nations, kingdoms, countries, territories, provinces, and states etc. of this world, and there are those who are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven and\or God. (Someone becomes a citizen of Heaven when they believe with their heart, and confess with their mouth that Jesus, The Christ is Lord, and repent; which is to turn from sin, and living according to, and for the flesh; and are baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. And the only way they remain a citizen of Heaven is if they keep the commandments which Christ Jesus instructed all His followers to live by; for He said: if you love Him, keep His commandments. (John 14:15) He also said that every tree that beareth not fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire. (Matthew 7:19) If you are only a hearer of Gods Word and not a doer then you are in no way a citizen of Heaven. I could supply much scriptural evidence to support, and build a solid foundation for this statement.) As the kingdoms of this world demand complete obedience to their laws from their citizens, likewise God demands complete and absolute obedience to His Laws from His citizens. The Divine Law Book; known by the world as the Bible; is the Christians (who is a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven) fundamental and foundational source of all Law which God has made known to His citizens. (and also the world at large though they refuse to acknowledge or submit to them) That Divine Law Book states clearly that our King (The Lord and Sovereign Potentate Jesus, The Christ) said; No man can serve two masters. Matthew 6:24 -- Luke 16:13
It also states: For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King; he will save us. Isaiah 33:22
There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another? James 4:12
For unto us a child is born, [Jesus Christ] unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7
The zeal of the LORD of hosts did perform this with the death and resurrection of Jesus [our King, Lawgiver, Judge, Savior, redeemer, Prince, friend, and Lord] in 33 A.D. Ever since then the Kingdom of Heaven has been ruling in the hearts and minds of The Fathers redeemed covenant people known as Israel [who we are]. And we have given our lives, and all that we have and are over to him who rules us in all things. This shows, testifies, and proves that we, as citizens of Heaven [known by the world as Christians] have a King and a government which we live under.
When a kingdom, nation, country, etc. demands that one of the citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven serves, submits, or obeys, them in an act that would be contrary to the Law of their God they are demanding the impossible. No disciple of Jesus Christ who is a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven can ever be required to forsake the Law of their Creator in any way for the Divine Law Book tells us to fear God rather than man. Matthew 10:28
Even if [we as] citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are asked to forsake the Law of our King we have no choice but to obey our Sovereign Lord Jesus who said if we love Him, keep His commandments. (John 14:15) He also directly commands His Citizens that if we desire His blessing, mercy, love, and salvation that we must, without exception in any situation keep His commandments. Exodus 20:6 -- Leviticus 22:31, 26:3-4 -- Deuteronomy 5:10, 5:29 -- 1 Kings 3:14, 6:12, 11:38 -- 2 Kings 17:13 -- Nehemiah 1:9 -- Proverbs 3:1, 4:4, 7:1-2, 28:4 -- Daniel 9:4 -- John 15:10
[We as] Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are also instructed that Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil. (Exodus 23:2) Since all kingdoms, nations, countries etc. are nothing more than multitudes of people who for all of recorded history have continually done evil; To follow any nation, state, country, kingdom etc. of this world would be to violate that very Law which Jesus Christ established for us [His servants, citizens, ambassadors, children, friends, joint-heirs, holy nation, peculiar people] to follow. --- Furthermore Christ said to never swear (which includes taking of oaths, pledges, giving of allegiance, of whatever else requires more than a simple yes or no response) but let your yes, be yes, and your no, no; and that whatever requires more than this comes from evil. Since all the kingdoms and nations of this world require their citizens to give oaths of loyalty, and pledges of allegiance, the child of The Most High God can in no way have a connection with them. Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. (Matthew 5:33-37) To further prove this point Gods Word (who is Jesus Christ) says that we must judge a tree by the fruit that it produces. (a tree being a metaphor for people, corporations, governments, or any kind of association of people by whatever name they call themselves). By looking at the fruit of a tree we can determine whether that tree is of God or of the devil. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit...Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. (Matthew 7:16-18, 20) Also Christ told us through our dear bother Paul that we are to; have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Ephesians 5:12
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: we shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path. Proverbs 1:10-19
The kingdoms and nations of the world fund themselves and operate through borrowing from central banking systems which loan paper money to the respective government with whom they are connected with, and the population as a whole whom they represent, and also act in the name of, therefore all have one purse. Each and every citizen of the kingdoms of the world are sureties for the debts their respective nations accumulate in their citizens name.
My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Proverbs 6:1-2
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. Proverbs 11:15
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. Proverbs 17:18
And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you. 2 Peter 2:3
This system of borrowing is forbidden by the Law of God. (Deuteronomy 15:6, 28:12) He commands us to not be the servants of men, (1 Corinthians 7:23) which would include groups of men who call their connected relationships kingdoms, nations, countries, empires, states, provinces, territories, institutions, corporations, agencies, associations, and foundations etc. which includes banking systems which enslave men and whole populations through their deceptive and evil systems of debt known by the world as economic monetary policies, mutual funds, insurance policies, market investing, and any other worldly system of financial enslavement which only seek to join us with the world rather than separate us from it as our Lord and King commands us.
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7
Furthermore the one purse which these kingdoms, nations, countries, and states etc. accumulate together are used to amass huge arsenals of weapons, [physical and spiritual, seen and unseen] and to recruit officers, agents, and soldiers to murder, steal from, rape, pillage, lie to, entrap, entangle, deceive, destroy, corrupt, control, and manipulate men, women, and children all over the world. The evils which these world systems produce are clear and without question. The child of God can have no part in them.
Jesus also instructed the citizens of His Kingdom that they are not to be like the kingdoms and nations of the world who rule one over the other; but we are to serve one another with love and charity.
Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you. Matthew 20:25-27
Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you. Mark 10:42-44
And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me. Luke 22:25-29
The citizen of The Kingdom of Heaven can in NO way make any contracts with the kingdoms of the world for The Divine Law Book states; Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods. (Exodus 23:32,33) The citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven can in no way make any pledges, take oaths of any kind, swear, serve, bow down, (to submit to an ungodly demand, law and/or request of any kind is to bow down and serve) petition, make request of, appear before while being under (in a court), with\to\or for any of the kingdoms of this world. Exodus 20:3, 23:24, 23:33 -- Deuteronomy 7:16, 12:30 -- Joshua 23:7 -- Matthew 5:33-37 -- James 5:12
Our Law makes clear the fact that [we as] citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are; strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. Hebrews 11:13-16
The kingdoms of this world have always tried through manipulation, fraud, coercion, threatening, intimidation, deceptiveness, contracts, and force to get we, the citizens of The Kingdom of Heaven to declare plainly that we are citizens of their kingdoms, nations, countries, and states etc. Though, as can be plainly seen, that is impossible for a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven to do since it would be to say they are not strangers and pilgrims on the earth seeking a country, but that they are indeed citizens of the kingdoms of the world. And verily, NO man can serve two masters. (Matthew 6:24) It would be impossible to be a citizen of England and a citizen of the united States at the same time; likewise it's equally impossible to be a citizen of the kingdoms of this world and a citizen of Gods Kingdom at the same time. ( Let it be clearly understood that I am not speaking of a citizen in the sense of someone simply residing in a certain town or city who has no legal connections, contracts, or obilgations; but I am speaking of a citizen in the purely legal and contractual sense; who has sworn oaths, made pledges, and made obligatory contracts which bind them to the respective entity in which they have bound themselves to; by way of those oaths, pledges, and contracts. And it has already been shown above that a citizen of Heaven can not do such a thing).
Furthermore, the citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are commanded: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven must be separate from the kingdoms and nations of the world; and also all organizations, agencies, institutions, and corporations established by them, or else they would be violating the Law of their government and commandment of their King. [who is Jesus, The Christ] And NO man, law, nation, contract or any other thing, or entity can demand, request, and\or require the impossible.
Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. Isaiah 8:12
As is seen by The Law of the Kingdom of Heaven two can not walk together except they be agreed. (Amos 3:3) To require a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven to connect themselves with the kingdoms, nations, countries, and states of the world would be to ask two to walk and/or join one another together even though they are in complete and absolute disagreement.
Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strife and a man of contention to the whole earth! Jeremiah 15:10
I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:4
The courts of this world are for the citizens of this world. The citizen of Heaven can not appear in them without physical violence or force being used on them. The citizen of Heaven is Commanded not to go to the courts of the unjust and the unbelievers which includes all the courts of the kingdoms, nations, countries, etc. of this world. (1 Corinthians 6:1-12) Jesus commanded in His Law that we are NOT to be like the nations and peoples of the world but to separate ourselves from every part of it, so in doing we do not become like them and therefore be made unclean in The Fathers eyes. Matthew 20:25-26 -- Mark 10:42-43 -- Luke25-26 -- 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 -- Exodus 23:24, 34:15-16 -- Deuteronomy 12:30, 20:18 -- Judges 2:17 -- 1 Kings 11:2 -- 2 Kings 17:15,33 -- Jeremiah 11:10, 13:10
The devil (also known as Satan and Lucifer) owns all the kingdoms, nations, countries, etc. of this world. [Many scriptures contained within the pages of the Divine Law Book testify to this fact] While Jesus Christ, our King, Lawgiver, and Judge was here on earth in his physical form, the devil offered Him ALL the kingdoms of the world and Jesus refused the offer stating: Get thee hence Satan: for it is written, thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Matthew 4:8-10
Luke also records this event which goes as follows: And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Luke 4:5-8
This text from The Divine Law Book clearly shows that if the citizen of Heaven were to join with the kingdoms, nations, countries, etc. of the world in anyway they would be placing themselves under the authority of Satan himself. Can two walk together except they be agreed? (Amos 3:3) Verily, No man can serve both God and the devil at the same time.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 1 Corinthians 15:24-25
If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 1 Timothy 6:3-5
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:20
Ambassador - A public officer, clothed with high diplomatic powers, commissioned by a sovereign prince or state to transact the international business of his government at the court of the country to which he is sent. An ambassador is a person sent by one sovereign to another, with authority. Blacks Law 1st edition 1891
One government can not hold an ambassador sent by another in jail without that ambassador from the other government having committed a crime against one of the citizens of that governments jurisdiction. A complaint must be filed by the victim of the crime. And proof of a crime must be presented and there must be witnesses of the crime. And the accused has the right to confront the accuser. This situation is the only type that can permit a government to hold the citizen and/or ambassador of another.
The citizens of The Kingdom of Heaven have been ordained with power from their King and Sovereign who is Lord of lords and King of kings and is the only Potentate (1 Timothy 6:15) who is over all things weather they be in Heaven or in earth, things present or things to come. ALL is his and will be judged by him weather they be worthy of him when he decides to judge the world in righteousness. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, weather they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: and he is before all things, and by him all things consist. Colossians 1:16,17
He has called his children citizens, (Ephesians 2:19 -- Philippians 3:20) ambassadors, (2 Corinthians 5:20) kings, and priests (Revelation 1:6, 5:10) for His Holy Nation; and in so doing has separated them from all (ungodly) peoples, nations, governments, organizations, and corporations on earth; therefore NO kingdom, nation, country, or state of this earth weather present, or those to come can claim jurisdiction over a citizen, king, ambassador, or priest of The Kingdom of Heaven. They belong solely to The Lord Jesus and he can not and will not share them with another. And anyone who persecutes one of His citizens do so at their own peril (unless they repent and are baptized for the remission of sins and through that become reborn into the Kingdom of Heaven) because their King stated and it is recorded in His Holy Scriptures that it's not them they persecute but it's The Lord Jesus himself.
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1
Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. 1 Corinthians 7:23
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey. Romans 6:16
How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? Or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied? For from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations. Numbers 23:8-9
The citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are to dwell alone and not be reckoned among the nations.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is NO power but of God and the powers that be are ordained by God. Therefore whosoever resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Romans 13:1-2
Every man on earth MUST submit to the higher order of Law which God has established to rule the earth if they wish to avoid judgment. No king, prince, president, prime minister, magistrate, judge, police officer, senator, representative, or any other person by whatever label the world calls them by can escape this truth of Gods Law. God did not establish tyrannical government to rule over His redeemed people. (though he did establish it to rule over those who reject His grace, love, Word, and Truth as it states in Leviticus 26:17; And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you). God established righteous, just, fair, truthful, pure, free, and self-sustaining government for His redeemed covenant people through Jesus Christ, of which; all men who have formed earthly governments have resisted. Since the beginning of creation in the days of Nimrod [who was the worlds first tyrannical ruler] up to now; with all the current rulers of the kingdoms of this world; they have resisted Gods law and government without one single exception. Therefore the scriptures testify to the fact that: They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: ALL the foundations of the earth are out of course. Psalms 82:5
The kings of the earth set themselves, and rulers take counsel together, against The LORD, and against his anointed. Psalms 2:2
The citizen of Heavens Divine Law Book commands them to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness. (Ephesians 5:11) Jesus stated that His citizens will always be able to discern things by the fruit they produce. (as stated earlier) (Matthew 7:16-20) The kingdoms and nations of the world always produce bad fruit therefore proving they are of darkness therefore the citizen of The Kingdom of Heaven can have no fellowship with them.
If the citizen of Heaven were to forsake the Law of his King then they would be proven a liar and would face judgment with the rest of the world. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4
The fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Revelation 21:8
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. Revelation 22:13-15
Therefore, In order to be part of The Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) which God has separated from the nations of the world you must remain clean from all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness. (James 1:21) You must love God with all you heart, soul, mind, and strength. (Deuteronomy 10:12 / Matthew 22:37 / Mark 12:30 / Luke 10:27) You must love your neighbor as yourself. (Leviticus 19:18 / Matthew 5:43 / Matthew 19:19 / Mark 12:31 / Luke 10:27 / Romans 13:9 / Galatians 5:14 / James 2:8) You must remain unspotted from the world. You must submit your whole being to the will and Law of God through the power given unto you by his Son Jesus Christ.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. James 1:27
know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. James 4:4
The citizens of The Kingdom of Heaven are no threat (in a physical sense) to the kingdoms, nations, countries, or states of this world for our King tells us to: resist not him that is evil. (Matthew 5:39) Also that we are to love our enemies and bless those who curse us, and pray for those who despitefully use and persecute us. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:43-48) And that we are to submit (submit meaning not to resist with violence) to the kingdoms, nations, countries, etc. that the heathen happen to set up around us so in well doing we may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. 1 Peter 2:13,14
Submit never means to obey ungodly, or unbiblical laws which are contrary to the laws which Jesus Christ has commanded His servants to obey.
Submit never means to join ourselves with the kingdoms etc. of this world through contractual relationships of any kind WHATSOEVER.
[We as] Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven know that the world and those who rule the kingdoms, nations, countries, and states of this world will have a difficult time understanding the principles, facts, truths, evidences, and fundamental faith expressed in this document. Nevertheless our faith does not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: but we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:5-16
We are prepared to war a good warfare for Jesus our King and to remain true to him no matter what the consequence may be. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. (2 Timothy 2:3-4) Though; the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4
As Moses we do not fear secular governments of this world and what they may do to us. But we consider the reproach of Christ greater riches than all the treasures or comforts that this world could ever hope to give us. We stand on the faith, love, trust, grace, joy, peace, and hope that Jesus Christ has given us and on that alone and nothing will ever move us.
By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:24-27
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:11-12
This study of absolute biblical fact shows:
*Those redeemed by Christ are citizens of The Kingdom of Heaven, part of the Biblical and spiritual nation of Israel, a children of God, servants of Christ, ambassadors for the Kingdom of Heaven, kings, priests, and joint-heirs with Christ.
* Jesus, The Christ is King, Judge, and Lawgiver. Isaiah 33:22
*Jesus, The Christ, who manifested the perfect will of God the Father in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16) is the only source for all Law. Colossians 1:17 – James 4:12
*No man can serve two masters. Matthew 6:24
*Since those who are redeemed by Christ are servants of Jesus Christ and He is their Lord, Sovereign, Master, and Owner, and they can not be the servants of men, (other than through love) or groups of men known as governments, kingdoms, nations, states, or whatsoever else they choose to call themselves. We can not be yoked together with anything that is not of Him.
*Law, contracts, governments, courts, men, nor any other thing can not demand the impossible
*The citizen of Heaven can not make unequal contracts, take oaths, give allegiance, swear, or make pledges of any kind, but must only say yes or no to whatever is asked of them. Matthew 5:37 -- James 5:12
*The citizen of Heaven must in all cases remain completely and absolutely separate from ALL the kingdoms, nations, governments, states, countries, and all other ungodly institutions of this world. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 -- Revelations 18:4
*The citizen of Heaven is not a threat physically to any of the kingdoms etc. of this world
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:31-39
