WHICH CATEGORY ARE YOU?

  In relation to God, according to biblical revelation, there are three categories of human beings: The "natural" ordinary people who do not understand or care the things of God. "Carnal" who profess the Christian faith are still immature in their thinking and acting; still they prevail in them flaws such as "jealousy and strife" (1-Co.3.1-3)., and the "spiritual", which having received the Spirit understand God's plans and conform to them (1 -Co.2.6-16). What we mean when we say that the Kingdom of God is "spiritual"?

   Some words or expressions Biblical occasionally are inappropriately applied when trying to conceive or explain a doctrine. This is the case, for example, who crudely contextualize the concept of the Kingdom of God with the words of St. Paul when he says that the Kingdom of God "is not food and drink" (Ro, 14. 17) They say, then, that as the Kingdom of God is not "material" such as food, which is then "spiritual", implying that it is of a nature outside the human dimension. What a lack of vision! It is as if dedujésemos St. Paul was half mad, because he said: "! I wish you bear with me a little madness Yes, bear with me. (2-Co.11.1)

   These so wrong conclusions always with us when we ignore the context of the passages that criticize. Something similar happens with the word "world". The naivete of some believers suggests that as this kingdom "is not of this world" (Jn.18.36) will have to wait for death to perhaps reach him. So there is no confusion in people just getting in these matters, let's:

   In the Bible the word "world" has several meanings and understand its meaning depends on the context in which it is applied. For example, we speak of "world" to refer to humanity (Jn. 3:16). mention of the "world" material created by God (Jer.10.12) is also made. Also reference to "world" is simply to differentiate the material life of the spiritual (1-Co.7.33). Sometimes it speaks of "world" to refer to those who oppose God (Jn.14.30; 1-Jn.5.19)

   Neither the Kingdom of God and believers are of this world (Jn.17.16; 18.36). That is, not part of those opposed to God's plans. Besides not being of this world, many Christians are "spiritual". That does not mean we're not human beings. Jesus saying that his kingdom is not of this world means that it is not a government with geographical boundaries created by human schemes. It is the "new regime Spirit" (Ro.7.6) where King Jesus wants to legislate on individual and collective lives of those who accept its sovereignty, these people that make their holy nation, a nation among the nations of the world, people acquired by God to proclaim the virtues of him who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light (1-P.2.9-10). It is an open and free entry for those who decide to live under government coverage.

   The "partakers of the heavenly calling" (He.3.1) can be part of the Kingdom of God (Ap.1.9), and can work for him (Col.4.11), becoming "collaborators of God" (1-Co.3.9) it should be clarified here that also the "children of the wicked" Devil (Mt.13.38) seep into this Kingdom to obstruct their growth and / or distort your reality (2-Co.11. 13-15); sometimes even reach positions of prominence to divert the attention of believers in deeds and thoughts that do not edify not agree, and are not related with the Kingdom of God was what Jesus came to preach to give abundant life his people (Lc.4.43; Jn.10.10)

   Those who are part of this majestic divine plan not experience anxious concern for daily living; the peace of Christ overwhelms our hearts. This, however, does not result that we should be irresponsible in managing the gifts and talents we were given by direct or permissive will of God to work in his work.

   Therefore it is not simply about selling motivations for debittering the contradictions of life, or changing illusions and hopes for cash offerings. It is, yes, to implement the Kingdom of God as a blessed reality where love prevails solidarity into concrete action for the common and integral good of all its participants.

   To achieve this we must obey the command of Jesus Christ given through the apostle Paul, of having no commitments association with the common people, but obviously with other believers in Christ (2-Co.6.14-18) for our environment social and cultural be the same people of God, and fulfill a great purpose: to cleanse us from all contamination (2-C0.7.1), thus improving our relationship with God. This is, in turn, a great way to preach "... that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven" (Mt.5.16) "For the kingdom of God is not in word but power "(1-Co.4.20).