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  LOOKING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD
  by Clement of Rome
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Summary: Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of living in love and
righteousness while preparing for the coming of God's Kingdom through
unity and good works.

Topics: "Kingdom Living", "Christian Unity"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:33, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 4:25, James 2:14, 1 Peter 3:7

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DESCRIPTION
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Clement of Rome preaches about the importance of expecting the kingdom
of God with love and righteousness, emphasizing the unity and
truthfulness in relationships as a reflection of the kingdom's arrival.
He highlights the unity of two individuals as one through speaking truth
and having genuine unity of soul. Clement also stresses the importance
of manifesting one's soul through good works, aligning inner beliefs
with outward actions to reflect the kingdom. Lastly, he discusses the
significance of seeing beyond gender roles and treating each other with
purity and respect to usher in the kingdom of God.

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CONTENT
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Let us expect, therefore, hour by hour, the kingdom of God in love and
righteousness, since we know not the day of the appearing of God. For
the Lord Himself, being asked by one when His kingdom would come,
replied, When two shall be one, that which is without as that which is
within, and the male with the female, neither male nor female. Now, two
are one when we speak the truth one to another, and there is unfeignedly
one soul in two bodies.

And that which is without as that which is within means this: He calls
the soul that which is within, and the body that which is without. As,
then, your body is visible to sight, so also let your soul be manifest
by good works.

Andthe male, with the female, neither male nor female, this He says,
that brother seeing sister may have no thought concerning her asfemale,
and that she may have no thought concerning him as male. If you do these
things, says He, the kingdom of my Father shall come.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/clement-of-rome/looking-for-the-kingdom-of-god/
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