We live in a world that constantly demands our loyalty. From the moment we wake up, we are bombarded with messages—on our phones, in our newsfeeds, on the streets—all telling us what matters, what we should value, and who we should become. Most people never question it. They assume that success means climbing a certain ladder, that beauty looks a certain way, and that love comes through self-gratification. But what if there’s more?
What if the reality we’re so used to isn’t the only one?
In The Last Kingdom, I wrote:
“There is a kingdom, greater than any we see, that shapes how we live, think, and relate.”[1]
What Makes the Kingdom of God Different?
That unseen Kingdom—the Kingdom of God—is not just a future destination. It’s a present reality that redefines everything. It offers a different framework for how we live, what we value, and how we see ourselves and others.
Jesus never came to blend into the culture. He came to proclaim a kingdom. In Mark 1:15, His message was clear: “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” This was not just a call to change behavior—it was an invitation to transfer allegiance. To stop building our lives on sand and start living for something eternal.
Kingdom Values vs. Worldly Values
Here’s the hard truth: every one of us is living under the influence of one kingdom or the other. And the way we live—our priorities, our habits, our relationships—reveals which kingdom we’re aligned with.
Ask Yourself:
- Do my values look more like the culture or like Christ?
- Am I building for this world or the one to come?
- Have I allowed the world to shape how I think, what I believe, and who I become?
You were made for something more. You were made for the Kingdom. Not one of fear, confusion, or self-preservation—but one of truth, purpose, peace, and eternal identity.
Living with Kingdom Vision
So the real question is this:
What kingdom are you really living for?
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If this resonated with you, consider reading The Last Kingdom and walking through our Ephesians Bible Study at 180Perspective.com. You’ll discover how to live with clarity in a world of confusion—and how to stand firm in who you are as a citizen of God’s Kingdom.
[1] Steven E. Goodenough, The Last Kingdom (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2025), 2.