Characteristics of Citizens of Heaven
What are the qualifications to become a Citizen of Heaven? Any person who repents of sin, believes and confesses that Jesus (Yahshua in the Hebrew language) is the Messiah, and is immersed in baptism. Also must go through the new birth process. (John 3:1-7, Acts 2:38, Matthew 10:32, Mark 16:16)
Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven. We are not here to seek money, property, popularity, honors, or advantage. We diligently seek and promote the Kingdom of Heaven, trusting God to supply our every need (Matthew 6:33).
Our citizenship is in Heaven. We acknowledge that the Kingdom of Heaven is God's Government and is the only one that is everlasting (Philippians 3:20, Luke 1:33).
Our word is true. We don't swear oaths. Our yes is "yes," and our no is "no" (Matthew 5:37).
Debt Free. We owe no man anything but the continuing debt to love one another (Romans 13:8)
Married until parted by death. There is no divorce and remarriage (Luke 16:18).
Parents instruct their children. They are directly responsible for training them up in the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).
Known as a giver, not a taker. We give and it is given back to us in good measure (Luke 6:38).
Love our enemies. We do good to those who hate us. We bless them and pray for them (Matthew 5:44).
No lawsuits. We do not seek courts of law as a remedy for wrongs done (1 Corinthians 6:1-8).
Busy storing treasures in Heaven. Our heart is on the heavenly things, not on earthly treasures (Matthew 6:20).
Slow to anger. We are mild mannered, forgiving one another and willing to be defrauded (Ephesians 4:31-32).
Treat others the way we want to be treated. We put ourselves in the other one's shoes and respond accordingly (Matthew 7:12).
Separate from secular government and man-made holidays. We do not participate in worldly holidays, politics, elections, or debates about their governments (2 Timothy 2:4).
Observe the Commandments and Holy Days as outlined in the Bible. We fear (revere) God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man. (Leviticus 23, Deuteronomy 6:1-3, Ecclesiastes 12:13)
Kingdom Citizens believe the Old and New Testaments. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
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