Kingdom economics is based on the simple but profound concept that God is the foundational reality underlying all our consciousness and is also the Creator of all that we experience and observe on this planet we call Earth. The idea that man is equal to God or that discovering our consciousness is equivalent to discovering God is rejected as delusional and false. God is real and his/her Kingdom is emerging and growing over time. We witness this emergence as we reflect on our history and as we reflect on current events. The ultimate establishment of this Kingdom, however, is determined by God’s timing and plan and not by man’s efforts. God is our Potter and we are collectively the clay. With this introduction, here are some basic concepts which seem applicable:
* It is the ‘narrow gate or road’ which leads to Life and to Life more abundantly (the Kingdom). The ‘broad road or wide gate’ leads to death and destruction (man’s rule).
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* Life is lived as successive moments of now. Our consciousness and awareness is always experienced in the now moment (also called the present moment).
* The past is really experienced as a ‘memory’ in the now moment. The future is experienced within our ‘imagination’ in the now moment (neither past nor future, however, is actively experienced as we live our lives). All of our life experiences (assuming we are conscious) are lived within the now moment.
* Life’s decisions need to be implemented based on the situation and problem(s) in the now moment. A problem always precedes any solution.
* Our individual and collective perspective on any issue is governed by the situation we are experiencing in the now moment and the problem(s) which emerge from our situation.
* Our problem(s) are the real stuff of life and our problems will not be eliminated completely via any chosen solution. Therefore, problem(s) need to be viewed positively. Human beings are problem solvers as long as we live on this planet. We need problems for meaning and for growth.
* Entering the Kingdom is totally based on seeking reality within (one’s inner consciousness). The Kingdom is a mindset, firstly. Principles for action emerge after entering the Kingdom within. God is not an external reality within our Universe (a thing), but rather the Source of my (your) inner being and my (your) inner consciousness. God’s spiritual realm operates within our inner being and is then manifested by my (your) actions. The Kingdom is invisible to the naked eye and to scientific observation.
* God should be viewed as my (your) Source and provider. All the relationships between human beings should be viewed as totally equal and all solutions to a problem would not be implemented without a majority agreement of those concerned.
* Since my (your) perspective and attitude will be changed as a result of entering the Kingdom. Many old concepts which were relevant under Capitalism will not be necessary or relevant for Kingdom living. Some of these differences would be:
*the above philosophy is the core of Kingdom Economics. Seeking wisdom and understanding is the foundational creed of this economic system.