The quote came from the New Testament of the Bible, and it listed a number of behaviors that most people would not own up to in the past, but which are now often defended. But, let us look at two things here ...both the kingdom, and the heir. And let's try not to be in error.

The kingdoms of the earth are mentioned in one of the discourses between Jesus and Satan.  Satan offered Jesus the kingdoms of the world if Jesus would worship him.  Of course, Jesus refused.  What we must ask, is what constitutes a kingdom?  And the primary thing that makes up a kingdom is people, their relationships to one another, and their behavior.

There are many behaviors that define who we are as a people, and which are prevalent in the kingdoms of the world.  And then, there are behaviors that comprise, not compromise, the standard beliefs we can find in the Bible. These latter beliefs that people attempt to adhere to, are what make up the foundation of the kingdom of God.

Satan owns certain behaviors, and it would benefit all to see the error of that way. People who believe the Bible to be God's Word, strive to obey His standards ...and are heir to His ways, and the kingdom of God is a part of them.

The behaviors are not the defining judgment that determine our salvation ...that is clearly a separate issue, and we are all sinners.  But, God also makes it very clear how we are supposed to behave.

We assuredly look to the love of God ...yet, it is not God's love that should ever be in question.  Yes, He forgives sin and aims to restore us and direct us on a more healthy path. The real question should be how much we love God.  God sacrificially gave His love in allowing the death of His Son, so we can have life.  Is there any behavior that we could be asked to give up ...that would be as big a sacrifice?  The answer is, "No!"

We must continually say, "No!" ...to certain things.  If it is a struggle, then struggle on.           

But, in observing the struggles, it is neither accurate, nor fair to look for perfection in others ...unless that 'One' other is Jesus.

Everyone feels they are entitled to have an opinion, but if I have somewhere to go ...I'd like to follow someone who's been there who can give me exact directions, not someone who has a feeling or an opinion.

Our feelings are important ...and it is often said that love "makes the world go round."  But, if we are searching for a more perfect love, the only true love ...is in following Jesus.  When He came to earth nearly two thousand years ago, He didn't have to clarify sin ...it was very strictly defined.  To a woman who had narrowly escaped sure death as a result of sin, Jesus made it clear that she was not the only sinner, but then he said little more than "Sin no more."