Real world Quote by Shane Claiborne
““But the problem is that Jesus' kingdom (and Paul's "citizenship in heaven") was about the real world, here and now. It was about allegiance. Jesus and Paul were telling the people that they must live here with their identities as aliens. They must live by the rules of heaven amid the violent earthly powers. And to claim that one's citizenship is in heaven is to say that you pledge allegiance not to any of the kingdoms of the world but to Jesus and the body of those who take on his suffering, enemy-loving posture toward the world.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Call to Kingdom Citizenship, 2015
Jesus and Paul teach that believers must live now with heavenly allegiance, embodying alien identity and love toward a hostile world.
In simple terms: Live now as heavenly citizens, loving enemies.
Key Takeaway
Embrace heavenly values in daily life.
Themes
faith
allegiance
identity
love
conflict
Mood
hopeful
challenging
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church community
- political activism
- personal ethics
- social justice
Key Concepts
Kingdom theology
citizenship
alienation
enemy love
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice heavenly allegiance amid worldly pressures?
- What does enemy love look like in your life?
A Different Perspective
Such a stance can clash with societal norms and legal expectations.
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