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Could it be said that services to others is the Kingdom? And could giving away wealth also mean putting others before yourself? And if you put others first and yourself last, then is that a perspectival shift that forgoes the ownership of ideas? And then, is that the meaning of "judge not"?

Rojo 2mo ago

Some say in your midst means that the kingdom of God is in you. Others point to the fact that Jesus was present (in their midst) that he was a representative of the kingdom of God.

It’s pretty loaded. There’s many interpretations. You can geek out over it and have fun contemplating the chapter, but at the end of the day your interpretation is neither right or wrong.

I’m starting to think after this long thread, the whole idea of forgoing riches is due to it being an earthly desire. We need to not be attached to our personal desires. It’s okay to have nice things, but that’s not the end all be all.

Very zen like.

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Comte de Sats Germain 2mo ago 💬 1

Yeah. Possibly all the interpretations are correct simultaneously.

I think its bigger than liberation from desire. That definitely reminds me of Buddhist teachings, though. Desire being the cause of suffering. But I'm not sure liberation from suffering is the same goal as following Christ. Maybe a nice side effect.

99% of what I possess isn't material. I can lose all of my material things and still be "me." I can lose all of my relationships and still be me. But can I lose all of my knowledge and still be me? My opinions could all change, because they'd be based on different suppositions. But then, an opinion is a judgement. If I gave away all the immaterial things I possess, what would I be? Maybe poor in spirit.

Rojo 2mo ago

Blessed are the poor in spirit.