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God’s Word speaks truth to our minds, while the devil seeks to fill our minds with lies and deception. We choose which voice we will agree with and believe. Our inner talk and what we consistently confess about ourselves reveal what we truly believe. Our confession should agree with God’s truth, for what we believe shapes how we live.

John 8:44 “You [scribes and Pharisees] are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he is a liar, and the father of lies.

Our adversary is truthless and manipulates people with lies which is evident with his first recorded attack against Eve (Genesis 3:1-6) and again with Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11).

Ephesians 6:13-14(ESV) Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth….

Truth is the first armor of God because it is foundational to everything else in our armor. Truth stabilizes the believer and fortifies us against the lies.

The Bible frequently speaks of a person’s heart, mind, and thoughts engaging in internal conversation. Scripture recognizes that what we say to ourselves profoundly influences our attitudes, faith, and actions.

Psalm 42:1-11 (ESV) The Psalmist first acknowledges his discouragement, then deliberately redirects his thinking toward God. He replaces despair with truth.

The beginning of controlling our inner talk is acknowledging what we are feeling, thinking, or saying is inappropriate and asking God for help. “Father I am feeling very uncomfortable with myself.” “I feel unwanted, please help me.”

Psalm 43:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

Psalm 103:1-2 Bless Yahweh, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless Yahweh, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

Unfortunately, way too often our inner voice and outward confession align with the devil’s lies like – “I am worthless, I have nothing to offer, I’m a loser, I’ll never change, nobody loves me, nobody wants me, I’m damaged, something terrible is going to happen, everyone is better than me, I’ll never overcome this.”

Mark 2:8 “Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves…”

Jesus often responded to conversations people were having internally. God and Jesus know the inner fight that is ours and they will help if we pursue their help.

Philippians 4:8-9 Note that “true” is listed first:

This is not instruction to ignore life’s hardships. Earlier in the chapter, Paul addresses anxiety (6–7), urging believers to bring their concerns to God in prayer. Then, in verse 8, he tells them what to do with their minds afterward. The progression is:

This passage teaches that the Christian mind is not meant to be passive. We cannot always control the thoughts that first enter our minds, but we can choose which thoughts we continue to entertain. Believers are to dwell on thoughts that align with God’s truth and character, because those thoughts shape our attitudes, emotions, and actions.

2 Corinthians 10:5 “…take every thought captive to obey Christ.”

Lamentations 3:21–24 “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:

NEGATIVE SELF TALK:

Worthlessness – “I am worthless,” “I don’t matter,” “No one will miss me.”

Who evaluates worth – God or man? (1 Corinthians 6:20; 7:23). You are part of the purpose of the ages, God’s eternal purpose. God had you in mind before the foundation of the world, (Ephesians 1:4) and has called you to be with Him forever (Ephesians 1:10-12). How valuable is someone’s child?

“I have nothing to offer” (Ephesians 4:16; 1 Corinthians 12:27). God gave you something to offer – yourself (Romans 12:1). Love for Him and others. No one – not one other person on earth – can do exactly what you can do.

“I’m a failure,” “I never do anything right.” You were a failure, but now you are part of an elite spiritual family (2 Corinthians 5:17). You are a new creation in Christ. You are a success – one of the few that accept that Yahweh is God and Jesus is the Messiah. You are a winner. We need you!

“No one loves me,” “I’m not wanted,” “People only tolerate me” (Romans 5:8). God Almighty loves you (Romans 5:8; 8:32-39). Stop believing the lies!

“I’m damaged,” “I’m dirty,” “My past defines me,” “God could never use someone like me.” Through Christ there is forgiveness and cleansing (1 John 1:9). Paul, David, Peter, and many others were restored after serious failures.

“I can’t handle this,” “Something terrible is going to happen,” “I’m going to fail,” “Everything will fall apart.”

God repeatedly tells His people, “Do not fear,” because He is with them (Isaiah 41:9-10, Psalm 18:1-3; 31:18-20, 2 Timothy 1:7).

Proverbs about the Mouth

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.  Proverbs 10:11

The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. Proverbs 10:32

The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them. Proverbs 14:3

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. A fool’s lips bring strife, and his mouth calls for blows. A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Proverbs 18:4, 6-7

He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23

Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 10:12

Discipline Yourself for the Purpose of Godliness – 1 Timothy 4:7

Godliness does not happen accidentally. Just as physical strength develops through consistent exercise, spiritual strength develops through repeated practice—prayer, Scripture, meditation, self-control, serving others, and resisting ungodly influences.

Biblical discipline is the deliberate training of our thoughts, desires, emotions, bodies, and behavior so that we are not controlled by selfish impulses but increasingly learn to live according to God’s Word and the Spirit.

A renewed mind does not merely think differently; it learns to practice differently so that new thinking produces new living.

How habits are formed – Our brains are designed to recognize rewarding experiences and learn from them. When a behavior is followed by something we experience as rewarding or satisfying, the brain can strengthen the association between the behavior and the reward, making us more likely to repeat it. Over time, repeated patterns can become habits.

This normal reward-and-learning system can work for our benefit, but it can also contribute to destructive patterns. Behaviors such as overeating, smoking, excessive drinking, compulsive gaming, pornography, or excessive social-media use can become strongly reinforced patterns that are difficult to break.

Therefore, renewing the mind requires us to examine our patterns of behavior and intentionally replace harmful rewards with beneficial ones.

We start by recognizing the pattern – For example:

The goal is not simply to remove a reward. It is to replace an unhealthy reward with one that supports the life we want to live.

Replacing unhealthy rewards – for example:

The principle is not to deny ourselves everything pleasurable. Rather, we can learn to choose rewards that strengthen rather than weaken the life we want to live. Our God-given reward system is part of being human. We cannot simply eliminate it and we do not need to. We can learn to use it wisely.

Discipline becomes necessary because what feels rewarding in the moment is not always what is beneficial in the long term. The renewed mind learns to distinguish immediate gratification from greater and lasting benefits.

Hebrews 11:26; Romans 8:18; 1 Corinthians 9:24-25; Colossians 3:23-24

We can begin by using immediate, godly rewards to reinforce the behaviors we want to develop. Over time, these practices can become habits. As this practice is developed, our motivation can mature from simply enjoying an immediate reward to looking forward to the greater reward God has promised with His Kingdom.

Immediate godly rewards can help us develop godly habits; godly hope gives us the motivation to remain faithful for the long term. 

EXERCISE:

 Focus on what you think about yourself and not on what the other person did or said, or the circumstance that provoked your thoughts. Focus on what you think about yourself.

Ask yourself – is this something I have felt or thought about myself before, is it echo pain?

Identify the first time you felt this way and relive that incident, then allow yourself to feel the pain.

Ask God to join you in that memory and give you His insight, His perspective.

Does what He communicates to you feel true?

Let His truth become your truth and refute the lie.

Psalm 33:6, 9 God’s words are powerful; by them he created everything.

Genesis 1:20-22, 27-28 A blessing from God has a massive effect.

Genesis 12:1-3 God’s blessing on Abraham and Sarah was contingent on their obedience.

Numbers 6:22-27 The blessing God gave to Aaron to say over the people is divine in origin, repeatedly includes the sacred name, and contains a promise.

Exodus 20:7 Typically the third commandment is translated “You shall not take the name … in vain.” However, it more literally says not to lift, carry, or bear God’s name in vain (i.e. in a worthless or empty manner).

Exodus 28:6-12; 39:8-14; 28:29; Deuteronomy 28:9-10 Aaron carried two sets of the names of the tribes of Israel on his body when he performed his priestly duties, showing that he represented the people to God. In turn, Aaron put God’s name upon the people, showing that they represent God to the nations.

The Blessing of God (Numbers 6:24-26)

Line 1: Yahweh bless you and protect you

Line 2: Yahweh shine his face upon you and show you favor

Line 3: Yahweh turn his face to you and give you complete well-being

1 Chronicles 16:4-10 David reassigned the Levites from carrying the tabernacle and its implements to praising God with music. Those who perform this role today for us are the worship team.

The Bible presents meditation as the intentional practice of filling the mind with God’s truth, reflecting on it deeply, and allowing it to shape one’s thoughts, attitudes, and actions. Biblical meditation is not about emptying the mind, but about focusing the mind on God, His Word, His works, and His ways.

Biblical meditation differs significantly from many forms of meditation found in other religious or secular traditions.

Romans 12:2 Meditation helps to renew the mind. Memorization of Scriptures is vital.

Joshua 1:6-9 The Bible consistently connects meditation with Scripture.

Notice the progression given to Joshua to move forward:

Psalm 1:1–3 Meditation nourishes the believer just as water nourishes a tree.

Psalm 77:11-15 Meditation is not limited to Scripture; also God’s works.

The word “Selah” occurs 74 times in Scripture and has three possible meanings: pause to reflect, musical interlude, lift up to praise.

Although we cannot be certain of its original technical meaning, its function is clear. Whenever you see Selah, it is a good opportunity to: pause and think deeply about what was just said, let the truth sink into your heart, respond in worship, trust, or repentance as appropriate.

Selah can help to remind us that Scripture is meant not only to be read, but also to be pondered and lived.

Psalm 46:1-ff Meditation requires patience, stillness, and a peaceful mind. Yet today, the stayed and focused mind is under intense, relentless attack through modern technology being manipulated by evil forces. (Ephesians 6:10–17). This intense and relentless spiritual attack is not directed exclusively at our children, but they are among its primary targets. The devil goes after children!

TV, gaming, YouTube shorts, phones, social-media platforms like Instagram and similar technology can ill effect our attention, thought patterns, desires, and habits.

Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

These communications train the mind to seek constant stimulation —another picture, video, opinion, advertisement, or story. The mind becomes accustomed to rapid changes in attention. Quiet reflection can then feel uncomfortable or boring.

It can pull the mind away from contentment and gratitude – two godly attitudes that shape a joyful life.

Social media naturally revolves around me: my picture, my opinion, my followers, my likes, my comments, my influence. That doesn’t mean using Instagram is inherently selfish, but excessive use can strengthen the very self-focused patterns that Scripture tells us to overcome.

A renewed mind needs the ability to stop, think, meditate, consider, and choose. Constant notifications and scrolling can make sustained attention more difficult.

It can also fill the mind with things that are difficult to unsee, thereby promoting the opposite of God’s instruction:

Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable… think about these things.

Romans 12:2 tells us Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.

Technology can become one of the forces that conforms our thinking if we passively allow it to determine what occupies our minds. What repeatedly captures our attention eventually influences what occupies our thoughts, what we desire, and how we live.

Three major fronts attacked are: 1) attention discipline, 2) godly thinking, and 3) precious time.

Psalm 145:1-ff Meditation leads to praise.

Meditation includes reflecting on God’s: holiness, love, mercy, wisdom, faithfulness, justice, and power.

Psalm 119:14-16, 26-27, 47-48, 78, 97-99, 147-148 Wisdom.

Philippians 4:8; 2 Timothy 2:7

Reading gathers information while meditation slows down and asks questions such as:

Meditation naturally flows into prayer.

After reflecting on God’s Word, believers may respond by:

This turns Scripture into a conversation with God.

Meditation is the disciplined practice of thoughtfully reflecting on God’s Word, His character, and His works until His truth shapes our minds and transforms our lives. It is an active engagement of the mind, not the emptying of it. Biblical meditation leads to greater understanding, stronger faith, deeper love for God, wiser living, and more faithful obedience. Meditation is intended to be a regular, even daily, practice for those who desire to walk closely with God.

MEMORIZING SCRIPTURE John 14:26

The goal for memorizing Scripture is to get God’s Word into the mind so thoroughly that it can be recalled, meditated upon, and applied when needed.

Psalm 119:11 “Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You.”

God called us to be part of His family to love Him and each other. United we stand, divided we fall. The devil’s method is to have us fight with each other rather than fight for each other. We are family and need each other.

Ephesians 2:13-22  God’s plan through Christ and the New Covenant is to make it possible for people everywhere to have unhindered access to God and to become part of His family.

Galatians 3:28  For you are all one in Christ.

Romans 12:4-6, 9-11  Many members yet one body.

1 Corinthians 12:13-27  We have diversity with love so there is unity.

Ephesians 4:1-6  Be diligent to preserve the unity.

Philippians 2:1-2  Same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

Acts 2:41-47  The church began with extraordinary unity and fellowship.

Acts 8:1-8  The great persecution inspired more determination and outreach.

Judges 7:1-25  The Amalekites and Midianites turned on each other.

Acts 15:1ff  The beginnings of a schism between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians.

Acts 20:28-30

Galatians 5:13-16, 20

Galatians 6:1-10

Hebrews 10:23-25

Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss’ prayer was “Lord, help me get one more.”

2 Timothy 2:24-26  We are God’s family. We fight for each other; not against each other.

Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Therefore – Prompts us to consider the preceding chapters, 1-11, that describe God’s grace and mercy. Chapters 12-16 explain the proper response.

Urge — Comes from the Greek word parakaleō translated elsewhere as comforted, imploring, entreat, plead, appeal, and, in verse 8, exhort. It is formed from para, meaning alongside, or near, and kaleō, meaning “to call,” or “invite.” Thus, parakaleō carries the idea of calling someone alongside to exhort, implore, plead, appeal to, or encourage them to respond or take action.

Paul is neither demanding nor commanding, rather encouraging a loving freewill response. The living sacrifice God desires from us is not motivated out of fear or coercion or any type of intimidation.

Brethren — It is significant; he addresses his family, God’s family.

By the mercies of God – Romans 3:23 – for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Mercy — two closely related aspects of mercy are: 1) when just punishment is withheld from the guilty; 2) actively helping someone who is suffering or unable to help themselves. Compassion and mercy are presented as synonyms in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37). Jesus had mercy on the sick, blind, hungry, and demon-possessed.

Mercy is compassion that moves someone to withhold deserved punishment or to relieve another person’s misery and need, while grace is receiving blessings we do not deserve.

Ephesians 2:1–5 — “But God, being rich in mercy…”, Titus 3:3-7 — “He saved us… according to his own mercy.”

We present ourselves as a living sacrifice because of God’s mercy.

Romans 12:1 “Mercies” is plural because it refers to the many expressions of God’s mercy that are described throughout Romans 1–11.

Romans 11:25-36 Mercy is the motivation for obedience.

Romans 12:1 does not say present your body so that God will show you mercy, rather He has already given you great mercy, so give your life to Him. Obedience is the response to mercy, not the means of obtaining it.

A believer who understands God’s mercy will respond with gratitude rather than mere duty. Instead of thinking: “I have to obey God,” he thinks: “After all God has done for me, how could I not give myself completely to Him?”  Our motivation for becoming a living sacrifice should be rooted in love and gratitude. 

Present your bodies (literally physical bodies). There is a reason it says “bodies” and not “self”:

Romans 6:12-13,19-23; Matthew 5:29-30; 18:8-9

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 The Greek philosophers such as Socrates and Plato impacted their cultural worldview. They were really steeped in their cultural context, where sexual freedom and idolatrous practices were common. So, they were justifying their behavior by saying, in essence, “We’re free in Christ—what I do with my body doesn’t matter.” But Paul is correcting that misunderstanding, showing them that their bodies are now sacred, belonging to the Lord, and their actions have real spiritual consequences – no entrance into the Kingdom of God. Christian freedom doesn’t erase the godly morals defined in the Scripture.

Holy Sacrifice – God is holy, holy, holy – sin is unholy (1 Peter 1:14-16).

Acceptable to God – with right motivation, our sacrifice is pleasing to God.

KJV/NET have “reasonable service;” while the ESV/NASB/NRSV have “spiritual worship.” Both ideas are relevant.

The English words “reasonable” and “spiritual” come from the Greek word logikos, which means reasonable, rational, and fitting from the root logos that means reason, word, thought.

When we grasp all that God has accomplished for us in Romans 1–11, presenting ourselves to Him simply makes sense. Christian obedience is not an attempt to earn God’s favor, nor is it an emotional impulse or empty ritual. It is the natural and logical response to the gospel.

Grace and mercy awaken gratitude, and gratitude inspires obedience

The English words “service” and “worship” come from the Greek word latreian. This word was used almost exclusively for temple service: priestly duties, sacrificial worship, and acts done in God’s presence, hence the translation – “spiritual service of worship.”

Romans is redefining worship: it is no longer confined to a temple, not limited to rituals, nor handled by priests alone. Worship is now intelligent, informed, and responsive to God’s mercy and led by the holy spirit. True worship is a life consciously aligned with God’s will. Contrast with OT animals, repetition, external ritual. John 4:23-24.

Now that Christ has fulfilled the sacrificial system:

Not ritual without understanding—but obedience shaped by truth.

Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Conformed — is to bring into harmony or accord, to be similar or identical, in agreement with, to be obedient or compliant. Liquid takes the form of the vessel it is poured into.

World — is from the Greek word aion which literally refers to an age, era, or period of time, and by extension can refer to the prevailing character, values, or ways of thinking of a particular age.

This is not saying “Do not conform to the physical world,” rather, “Do not allow yourself to be shaped by the values, attitudes, thinking, and patterns of this present age.”

The age or world seems to radically change from one generation to the next.

1 Peter 1:13-16 The Greek word translated conformed is only used two times.

As a living sacrifice, we must resist conformity to our old nature with its lust and this present evil age.

Transformed – is from the Greek word metamorphoo which occurs four times – (Matthew 17:2; Mark 9:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18).

This is inward change that produces outward difference. Allow God to change you from the inside out.

Conformed – outward pressure producing worldly similarity.

Renewing — Greek – anakainōsis – ana = again, upward, back, kainos = new in kind (not just new in time, but new in quality). It doesn’t mean polishing the old.

Titus 3:5-6 – Anakainosis only appears twice in the NT.

Romans 8:4-10 – two vital aspects of renewing the mind include the spirit received by grace and putting on God’s powerful word. (Psalm 119:11, 36, 41).

Mind — encompassing thinking, reasoning, moral judgment, and values. The mind is the inner orientation, the control center of our life.

So, this is not about becoming smarter. It’s about seeing reality differently.

Before Christ:

After salvation:

Renewal means — Old patterns of thinking are replaced with God-shaped patterns.

The spirit is our helper that replaces the present Christ. (John 14:16-18, 26; 15:26; 16:7)

1 Corinthians 2:12-16; 2 Corinthians 3:14-18

That you may prove to yourself – This is the bridge from doubt to faith (Philippians 1:9-11).

In Romans 12:2, Paul says that the renewed mind enables us to “discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” These three words describe the quality and character of God’s will.

Good — beneficial, useful, morally good, or producing good results. God’s will is not harmful or destructive, rather it is genuinely good for us and for others.

Acceptable — The idea is not simply that God’s will is acceptable to us. Rather, it is pleasing to God.

Perfect — The Greek word Teleios means complete, mature, full, brought to its intended goal.

Good → pleasing → complete/mature

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Christian believers share in Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, which sets them free from the power of sin. But following Jesus requires giving up our old, selfish ways, much like a seed that must die to grow and produce fruit. Because sin is no longer our master, we can now live a brand-new life dedicated to God and have the hope of resurrection life in the age to come.

Romans 6:1–4

John 12:24–25

Romans 6:5–7

Matthew 16:24–25

Romans 6:8–11

Galatians 2:20

Romans 6:12–14

Jesus’s teachings are not merely suggestions for success, but the very words of God that will enable you to live a better life. Learning Jesus’s teachings and imitating his example will transform your life.

Deuteronomy 18:18 Moses prophesied that God would raise up another prophet like him.

John 1:19-21; 6:14; 7:37-38, 40  John the Baptist denied that he was “the prophet.” People wondered if Jesus was the prophet. Over time, some came to believe that he was.

John 8:25-29; 12:44-50 Jesus claimed to speak as the Father instructed him and do what was pleasing to him. Thus, Jesus not only claimed to be “the prophet” in word, but also in deed. In fact, Jesus never sinned (2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; 1 Pet 2:22; 1 John 3:5).

Some Teachings of Jesus

Matthew 6:12-15; 18:21-35 Forgive those who have harmed you

Matthew 5:23-24, 43-48 Love your enemies; reconcile with those who are angry at you

Acts 20:35 It is more blessed to give than to receive

Matthew 15:36; 26:27; John 6:23; 11:41 Practice gratitude

Mark 12:31; John 13:34-35 Love one another as Jesus loved the disciples

Matthew 6:10-24; Luke 6:15-21 Don’t live for your possessions

Matthew 23:12 Humble yourself; don’t exalt yourself

John 4:34; 6:38; Matthew 6:33; 7:21 Your purpose is to do God’s will

Following Christ will produce transformation in your life, leading to human flourishing.

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Believing “in” Jesus not “about” him is required to be born again. We must surrender to his lordship in our lives to enter the Kingdom of God.

John 2:23-25 The intention of miracles was to point people to Jesus, not just to merely impress them.

John 3:1-10 Nicodemus was a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, perhaps Sanhedrin. He was interested and seemingly humble.

John 3:3 Being impressed with Jesus’ actions is not enough to enter the kingdom.

Verse 5 – “born of water” can be understood two ways that are both accurate – 1) water refers to amniotic fluid with physical birth and 2) water that cleanses.

Ezekiel 36:25-27 …cleanse from all your filthiness. Based on context from vs 4 and 10, could be both.

Titus 3:5

John 3:8 “wind” comes from the Greek pneuma, also translated spirit and breath. All three cannot be seen, but the effects can be felt and seen.

2 Corinthians 5:17 We are new creations since we have been born again.

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Numbers 21:6-9

John 3:15-18 “believes in Him” is not the same as believing about him. Nicodemus’ progression of faith (John 3): unsure who Jesus was – John 7: defends Jesus and John 19:39: buries Jesus, thereby identifying with Jesus in public.

1 Peter 1:3-19, 22-25 If you want to experience the new birth, you must have faith in him.

Romans 10:9-10

Luke 19:11-15 Before answering why Jesus is coming back, we can first ask why he left in the first place. As it turns out, Jesus told a parable about this. He explained that he had to go away to receive royal power and then return to rule the world.

Reasons Jesus Is Coming Back

Daniel 2:31-40, 44 Nebuchadnezzar’s dream reveals God’s plan to replace the kingdom of this world with his own global kingdom.

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, 17-18, 27 Daniel’s dream shows how God will give this authority to the Son of Man to rule over the nations of the world forever. The people of the holy ones of the Most High will receive this eternal kingdom.