CHAPTER TEN: GOD'S KINGDOM RULES

PERHAPS you have had the experience of buying a piece of equipment, only to find that it did not work.  Let us say that you called a repairman. Shortly after he "fixed" the devise, however, it broke down. How disappointing hat was!

It is similar with human governments. Mankind has always desired  a government that would ensure peace and happiness.  Yet, strenuous effort to repair the breakdowns in society have not been truly successful. A great many peace treaties have been made-and then broken. Moreover, what government has been able to eradicate poverty, prejudice, crime, disease, and ecological ruin?  Man's rule is beyond repair. Even Israel's wise King Solomon asked:  "As regards earthling man, how can he discern his way?" -Proverbs 20:24. 

Do not despair!   A stable world government is not just  a dream. It was the theme of Jesus' preaching.  He called it "the kingdom of God," and he taught his followers to pray for it.  (Luke 11:2; 21:31)  Of course, God's Kingdom is sometimes mentioned in religious circles. In fact, millions pray for it daily when they repeat the Lord's Prayer (also called the Our Father or model prayer)  But people answer in various ways when asked, "What is God's Kingdom?"  Some say "It is in your heart."  Others call it heaven. The Bible gives a clear answer, as we shall see.  

Next time: GOD'S KINGDOM RULES/A KINGDOM WITH A PURPOSE

From the book: KNOWLEDGE That Leads to Everlasting Life