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ENTERING THE KINGDOM

ing sold all that they have by renouncing all self-interest in their possesions, they now give to the poor by giving of their rich store of wisdom, love, and peace to the needy in spirit, the weary and broken-hearted, and follow the Christ whose name is Love. They sorrow no more, but live in perpetual gladness; for, though they see the suffering in the world, they also see the final Bliss and the Eternal Refuge of Love, to which whosoever is ready may come now, and to which all shall come at last.

The children of the Kingdom are known by their life. They manifest the fruits of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance, self-control,” in all circumstances and vicissitudes. They are entirely free from anger, fear, suspicion, jealousy, caprice, anxiety, and grief. Living in the Righteousness of God, they manifest qualities the reverse of those obtaining in the world, which are regarded by the world as foolishness. They demand no rights; they do not defend themselves; do not retaliate;