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Literary
December 13, 1834
The Northern Star, And Constitutionalist
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A prose reflection explaining the Kingdom of God as an internal state of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, rather than an outward form, drawing on teachings from Jesus and Paul.
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KINGDOM OF GOD.
The phrase Kingdom of God, conveys to many minds the idea of some outward establishment or form; or at least, of some cause or object that is extraneous to piety itself. But, says our Saviour, the kingdom of heaven is within you; and Paul teaches us that the kingdom of God consisteth not in meats and drinks—that is, not in outward services and ceremonial offerings, but in righteousness, and peace, and joy, in the Holy Ghost.
In other words, the kingdom of God is the prevalence of Goodness. In the mind that is imbued with religion, God reigns; it is subject to his will. Christianity in its holy influences on the heart, is very naturally denominated the kingdom or reign of God.
The phrase Kingdom of God, conveys to many minds the idea of some outward establishment or form; or at least, of some cause or object that is extraneous to piety itself. But, says our Saviour, the kingdom of heaven is within you; and Paul teaches us that the kingdom of God consisteth not in meats and drinks—that is, not in outward services and ceremonial offerings, but in righteousness, and peace, and joy, in the Holy Ghost.
In other words, the kingdom of God is the prevalence of Goodness. In the mind that is imbued with religion, God reigns; it is subject to his will. Christianity in its holy influences on the heart, is very naturally denominated the kingdom or reign of God.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Kingdom Of God
Righteousness
Holy Ghost
Christianity
Piety
Literary Details
Title
Kingdom Of God.
Subject
The Nature Of The Kingdom Of God
Key Lines
But, Says Our Saviour, The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Within You;
The Kingdom Of God Consisteth Not In Meats And Drinks—That Is, Not In Outward Services And Ceremonial Offerings, But In Righteousness, And Peace, And Joy, In The Holy Ghost.
In Other Words, The Kingdom Of God Is The Prevalence Of Goodness.