Have you ever noticed during times of economic uncertainty, there is an increasing presence of wealth building and real estate investment seminars? You'll notice church leaders, pastors, prophets, etc. are promoting these money-making schemes targeting Christians under the auspices of "Building the Kingdom".

Consider the messaging from their advertisements.

• "The Church is who we are and building theKingdom is what we do?"
• "As Followers of Christ we are called to buildthe Kingdom"
• "Welcome to Kingdom Builders InternationalConference"
• "Unlock your destiny. Join us for the KingdomBuilder's Seminar"
• "Kingdom Builders - Modern Giving Strategies forToday's Church"

Does scripture tell us (the Church) to build God's Kingdom?

At the conclusion of this episode, you should be able to know for yourself what God says about building His Kingdom. So what does scripture say?

Jesus says, "… the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news." Jesus is speaking of Himself; He is the King of God's Kingdom. If the King is present, then so is the Kingdom. The Kingdom is NOT something for us to build or assemble.

"… don't be afraid little flock because your Father delights to give you the Kingdom." The Kingdom is a gift to be received and not to build.

"… you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." God's Kingdom has already been prepared, established and made ready for us to inherit. Like an inheritance, the Kingdom is a gift and not something we have to work for.

"… strive first for the kingdom of God and His righteousness…"

James wrote that we are heirs of the Kingdom which God promised to those who love Him.

Jesus says, "… whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it". We are to accept it, believe it, and receive it, so that we can enter it.

How do we build something that is perfect and complete? We don't.

If you are pursuing wealth in this world, KNOW FOR CERTAINTY THAT GOD IS EQUIPPING YOU TO HAVE WEALTH IN ORDER TO FULFILL GOD'S ASSIGNMENT IN YOUR LIFE. God equips the Body for the work of HIS ministry; the ministry's purpose is NOT wealth building.

If you have been called by God in ministry and have received wealth as a blessing, the gift that you have received is for the purposes of giving to and serving God's people. The ministry of God are the souls of His people, discipleship, widows, orphans, the fatherless, and the poor. As a gentle reminder: the Bible says that wealth leads to pride, and the root of all evil is the love of money.

The Kingdom of God does NOT belong to the material world. It is spiritual… it is within you. - NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!

1 Tim 6:10; Acts22:28; Phil 3:8; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 12:32; Matt 25:34; James 2:5; Mark 10:15;Acts 14:22; 1 Cor 15:50; Rom 14:17; Luke 17: 20-21; Gal 2:20; Rom 6:11-13; Heb 4:9-11; Matt 6:33