 Okay, so we'll answer Abhishek's question. He says, can you elaborate Matthew 5 according to Jesus if any person called the other person fool and the consequences would be hellfire. Okay, so Abhishek, the way we understand this passage, it's not just about the rule. It's not that if somebody calls another person a fool that they would be put into the fire of hell. Well, Jesus is saying that the point that he's making is that, you know, the God's standards are higher and at that time we must remember he had the Pharisees as part of his audience and we know that the Pharisees had double standards. You know, they would preach something but they would live out something completely different. So he was trying to let them know that their thoughts, their motives and their actions must have the integrity that God desires. You can't be one person to the world and expect God to accept you for the show that you put out. So in that context, you know, Jesus made these statements. Now, this is not literally to say that, you know, if you call another person a fool, then the exact consequence that follows is hellfire. But what Jesus is saying is there is a severe consequence for wrongdoing and he lists out different kinds of wrongdoing and he's saying that God's standards are higher. God's bar is higher. Okay, so that's the point. That's the point. So Abhishek, did I answer your question? Are you looking for? Yes, ma'am. Thank you, ma'am. Okay, fine. Yes, thank you. Yeah. Okay, so we'll just continue and if at all you have any questions, you can always, you know, interrupt. Okay, so we were talking about childlikeness and we said that we must have complete dependence on God and that's the way a kingdom person thinks. But also in, let's tell you that scripture, Matthew chapter 18 verse four, Jesus did make a statement and say that whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. So that's another point. No, when we are childlike, when we carry that kind of a faith, we are told that in God's perspective in his kingdom, you are greatest because, you know, that's the kind of trust that you carry. Okay, so an additional point to that section there. Now, moving on, we are encouraged to carry servant humility. Okay, so Jesus once again, while communicating to his disciples, he makes this point. He says that whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant and whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave. Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. So servant humility is really a kingdom perspective and Jesus said this in Matthew chapter 20. Now, we might see this concept in a lot of leadership books these days and, you know, many leaders who have let people effectively, they too might vouch for, you know, this kind of a servant humility, servant leadership. And all that. But it's actually a kingdom thing and Jesus taught us to move with this value where he says that anybody who wants to be first, you actually have to take on the position of a servant and anyone who wants to lead, you must be like a slave or you must serve the people really well. And a true leader is actually a servant and Jesus also did that, right? So greatness in the kingdom of God, it actually comes not out of positions that we have, not out of the titles that can be given to us but from our humble service. It comes from giving ourselves, you know, to serving God's purposes, serving God's people and doing this well. When we do that, when we are servants in the kingdom of God, you know, it actually, we are told that when we are last, you know, we are actually first. But we need a kingdom mindset to accept that and to live it out because if we don't have a kingdom perspective, then it doesn't make sense. You know, why would you, why would you want to lead by serving? It's very hard. But when we carry a kingdom perspective, we would be okay to humbly serve others. Jesus also washed the feet of his disciples and this is the same kingdom perspective that he brings to his followers and says that if you want to lead, you must be a servant in the kingdom and you are great in the kingdom when you choose to be a servant. Alright, so there is a question on the chat but I'll come back to that later. Here's the next perspective, kingdom thinking. It's about trusting the king for his decision and trusting the king's perspective, celebrating the king's perspective. So the parable that is given here is that of a landowner who hires laborers, he hires some people in the morning and he promises them, you know, a remuneration, a reward and they get to work and then later on he goes out and at different parts of the day he finds more laborers and he keeps inviting them to come and work in his vineyard. But at the end of the day, he gives all of them the same amount as reward. Now, what happens when he does that? I'll just read those verses for you. Matthew chapter 20 from verse 11, and when they had received it, they complained against the landowner saying these last men have worked only one hour and you made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day. But he answered one of them and said, friend, I'm doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take what is yours and go your way. I wish to give to this last man the same as to you. Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with my own things or is your eye evil because I am good? So the last will be first and the first last for many are called but few are chosen. So in this case, what happens is the laborers who came in early, they have a grievance against the landowner and they are saying how could you pay the same amount to somebody who labored for 12 hours and somebody who labored for one hour. You get the same pay for both of them. It doesn't make sense, but the landowner says that I'm the owner and I am doing this for my reasons. Now can you not accept that? So what we understand here is that God has a way of doing things. God has a way of doing things in the lives of his children. Sometimes for us, from the outside, we don't understand what God is doing. For example, you look at a certain brother or a certain sister in your church who you think is not that spiritual, but as you look at their journey, they seem to be blessed with more opportunities for ministry. They seem to be blessed with favor from people and they come back to you sharing, oh God, did this, God did that and you are wondering, man, I am the one who is praying here for hours together and so and so puts in only so many minutes of time and they are receiving such a wonderful reward in their ministry and look at me, I am struggling. So this is our way of thinking. Now we don't know how God looks at people and what is there in his perspective because one thing we know that we serve a good God. He is a just king, so obviously he will do nothing which is unjust. So when we see how God is functioning, we must celebrate his perspective and it may happen. A lot of times it may happen in the ministry because we end up judging people and we end up saying, man, how is their ministry doing so well and mine is not. There is tremendous growth there and the Holy Spirit is being poured out there and nothing much is happening here, but I know that I am the one doing all these things and God is supposed to bless me. So that kind of an attitude where you are not letting God be God and do what he knows best. So he is obviously doing the right things in his people's lives. So celebrating the king's perspective becomes very, very important. And there is another passage in Romans 14 where Apostle Paul says, who are you to judge another servant? To his own master he stands a false, indeed he will be made to stand for God is able to make him stand. So as a kingdom person, here is the flip side, we also celebrate. So we have been saying it is not about denominations, all these man-made things based on doctrines, based on a certain church culture, these are all man-made things. But the spiritual dimension of the churches that we are one, if you are born again, if you are saved by the redeeming work of the Lord Jesus, you belong to the spiritual kingdom of God. And then you see things in the kingdom of God. Let's say another ministry is doing well, another brother in Christ is serving really well and people are being blessed through his work. We actually will be celebrating because isn't he part of the same kingdom? Now God is doing it, why is he being so rewarded so much? We don't know but one thing we know, we are all part of the same kingdom and wonderful to see God's kingdom extended, God's work being done, people being blessed. So that's a kingdom perspective and we will talk about this later. A kingdom builder will celebrate what the king is doing without judging and criticizing and complaining. And obviously we don't have all the reasons for why God is doing certain things but we trust that he is a just God, we trust that he is a good God. So celebrating the king's perspective is also very important for us and having that mindset as you live this life is important. Coming to the next foundation of kingdom thinking is kingdom resolve. Kingdom resolve. So in this what do we notice? We are basically saying that God wants to see a determination for the sake of the kingdom and for the sake of the king. Now for all of us I'm sure we will relate to the idea of a soldier who has pledged allegiance to his land and he goes on his assignment. Now maybe there is a certain celebration in his family where he needs to come back and he has already planned for it but in the case of a war breaking out at the border he stole that yes you had applied for leave but unfortunately because of the current circumstances we are not able to send you back. So what will be the attitude of the soldier? Any good soldier who has made up his mind to serve the country will be fine. He will be like okay I will just convince my family I will let them know that this is the situation and I have to be on assignment. So something like that like a determination and a resolve for the kingdom of God is very very important. So Jesus in a certain teaching he tells this person that okay let me just read it in his own words here. Okay somebody comes up to Jesus and says Lord I will follow you wherever you go this is in Luke chapter 9 verse 57. Yeah so verse 60 Jesus okay verse 59 this person says that he said to another follow me but he said Lord let me first go and bury my father. Then Jesus said to him let the dead bury their own dead but you go and preach the kingdom of God. And another also said Lord I will follow you but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house. But Jesus said to them no one having put his hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God. Okay so what is the point that Jesus is making here is he saying that if you belong to the kingdom of God forget about your family. Family is not important is that the point that Jesus is making no because we know other passages of scripture to be very precise. First Timothy 5.8 and I think yeah first Timothy 5.8 where we are told that a person who does not care for their own family their own flesh and blood is worse than an unbeliever. Okay so when scripture says that we are supposed to take care of our own family and you all will recall when we did Isaiah 58 about the chosen fast. We said that you know God expects us to bless our own kid. So is God saying in the passage that we just read did Jesus mean that the one who is part of the kingdom should forget about his personal affairs completely about his family about his loved ones. Like totally shut your mind off of those things and keep serving like a soldier. Well obviously he didn't pitch one against the other that's not the point but what he is emphasizing is a kind of a resolve and a determination where you put the kingdom first. Okay like we said earlier seek it first the kingdom of God. So it's an attitude with which we live and work in the kingdom. Where we say that if there is anything in my you know in my personal life that is capable of distracting me from the kingdom then you know God I am above it. So basically what you're saying is in this case Jesus says okay let the dead bury their own dead. The reason he said that was you know this young person who had resolved to follow Jesus if he had to go back home to do the funeral and get distracted right and never come back to serve to follow Jesus again. You know that would be a missed opportunity for the kingdom and probably Jesus knew his heart and Jesus probably knew that this person might end up you know getting distracted. And that is why he said let the dead bury his own dead meaning you keep the focus. Don't try to do this and that while you also chase the kingdom keep the focus and make the kingdom your priority. Similarly when he addresses the second issue here when someone wants to go and bid farewell to their household or their family members he probably knew their heart as well. And he knew that once the person goes back you know meets with the family members and the family responsibilities way heavy on them. They might make a decision and say okay forget about following Jesus I will just take care of my family okay. So what he is warning us about is replacing the things of this world you know for the things of the kingdom. So the things of the kingdom have to be priority that doesn't mean we are neglecting our daily responsibilities. Yes responsibilities are there but we learn to live for God in the midst of these responsibilities right. And wherever I don't know maybe at some point in our lives if at all there is a certain sacrifice required and we have seen that in the lives of so many missionaries right. Like you had a David Livingston who went to South Africa is it. Yeah and you had different people going to various parts. Who is the person who came to India here? Serempur? William Carey yeah William Carey who came down to India you and Aida Scudder who came down to Vellore India. So they made huge sacrifices. They left behind their families I mean Aida Scudder it said that you know she was pretty well to do but she committed her life to service. Amy Carmichael she is also from a very wealthy Irish family if I am not wrong but she made a choice okay. I am moving to another part of the world sacrificing everything for the sake of the gospel right. So there are some who have made huge huge shifts in their lives but this is not to say that you know God is saying you can't have that. That's not what God is saying but the point is prioritizing the kingdom prioritizing the kingdom and if ever a huge you know decision like that is required. I am sure God will give the grace and you know he will grant the favor to make those big decisions as well. The point is to prioritize the kingdom okay moving on when it comes to kingdom thinking handling rejection right. So Jesus said this to his disciples when you go and preach if people don't accept you and you shake the dust off of your feet right. And I mean don't worry about them don't worry about them and then he also said that the kingdom of God is near you. So what is he saying you know when we are living for the kingdom it doesn't mean that everyone is going to welcome us with a red carpet okay. And we may not be acceptable to a lot of people in the people that we are in the standards that we carry and also the message some people may not want to listen to the message from you. You are rejected why you're rejected for the sake of the gospel okay I'm not talking about doing the wrong thing and being rejected no that's that's not what I'm talking about. But doing the right thing and doing the right thing for the kingdom and being rejected excuse me. So what is Jesus saying he's saying that that could happen okay and we realize it happened to Jesus he himself was rejected for the right things excuse me. Yeah but we don't let that rejection get us down okay we rise up and we keep moving forward. So for a kingdom person okay how does it apply in our everyday life maybe you know you're doing something for the kingdom you go to a new city. And God has called you to that city and you begin your church planting work right. What if you are met with questions and complaints and rejection by the regular people and also the Christians in that city how would you respond how would you respond. Yes mangy two options one is to try and convince people and second one is what Jesus said just shake the dust off my feet and then go to the next city. Okay okay okay fine sure mangy but yeah you may want to continue in the same city also you know if you are very clear that God has called you to do. The work there so thank you thank you for those responses but again the point is that you don't let the rejection become a setback. Right because for the kingdom of God when you are serving him there will be many such incidents but we carry on with the kingdom perspective. You know we don't take things personally and we keep going forward. I mean it applies to something as simple as you know we try to do we have an initiative that we start as ministry to serve people but it doesn't work out right. And we hear from our family members and our you know other friends in church that hey you should have never done that it didn't work out what is this you keep trying things and they don't work out. Well we don't let that defeat of failure stop us right. We keep carrying on we think okay fine you know this didn't work out but I'm still serving the kingdom I need to do something to bless the kingdom to extend the kingdom what is the new thing that I can do or how can I improve what I did earlier. So a kingdom person is thinking forward is thinking ahead so setbacks rejections failures delays these things may bother us a little bit but we are not going to let those things stop us. We keep moving forward so that again is a kingdom way of thinking so we'll move forward with the next point here about kingdom thinking. This has to do with the riches of this world and you know all that the world has to offer for a comfortable and luxurious life. So Jesus talking to a rich young man so he said that it is easy for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a young person to enter the kingdom of God. Okay so what was the point that Jesus was making. So the point that Jesus is making here is that it's not that having riches having wealth having resources is a wrong thing. It's not like it's a sinful thing but if we are not careful and our heart is given over to these these things that sustain us. It is possible for us to get distracted from the things of the kingdom. So he's saying that we must not be completely enticed by the world. Another passage where you see Jesus making this point is the parable of the sower. Parable of the sower where he says that the weeds rise up, they choke the growth of the plant and then in the interpretation he says the things of this world, the riches of this world. So they tend to choke the growth of a believer. So the wealth of this world can be a distraction. However if as a believer we have the grace and the blessing of money and yet we know how to prioritize the kingdom and live for the kingdom. That is such a blessing and I'm sure many of us are aware of people like this who are in the business who are sought after in the country doing very well. But at the same time they are Christians who live with high standards. So we know that God is not forbidding us from having resources, having money, having wealth. It's not wrong but if our heart is taken over by these things then we might get distracted from the purposes of the kingdom and that's the point he's making. So when we are living for the kingdom we must also be careful not to let wealth and riches entice us. The next perspective here about the kingdom is having more than an outward form. So basically what Jesus is saying is he's saying that the Pharisees they were more concerned about their reputation. Reputation is what others think about us and they were not so keen or they were not that bothered about what God thought about them. So that is why to the people of the kingdom he made a statement in Matthew 520 where he said for I say to you that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. So he noticed the so called good works of the Pharisees but he told his own disciples that beyond their good works which are primarily for display I want you to live out a righteous life in every way and that is the true display of the kingdom that is the true lifestyle of the kingdom. So he encourages us to live out the kingdom through and through not just in the right attitudes and the right behavior but also with the right thinking and with the right heart. So today we have covered different perspectives about the kingdom the kind of thinking that we must have and I'm just quickly going to go over them once again just so we have some recall. We said that we are part of the kingdom of light they've been brought out of the kingdom of darkness and there's a certain way the kingdom of light functions and a certain thinking. And in this thinking we are called to have higher standards for daily living. We are asked to walk with faith. We are called to live for the sake of the king. We are called to have a child like attitude towards the things of the kingdom, lead with servant humility, celebrate the king's perspective, have kingdom resolve, handle rejection in the right manner and not just have an outward form of goodness and righteousness but surpass the standards of the world's goodness. So this is the manner of kingdom thinking that we are supposed to carry. So along these lines if there are any thoughts or comments I would encourage you to please go ahead and put it across. Maybe we can have a little bit of discussion before we close today. Even as you're thinking let me take up what Kennedy has put on the chat here. He says why is it that Christians who have tribulation in their daily walks often seem to have greater joy in the Lord than those who live in more comfortable spiritual climate. Is faith related or lack of childlike trust? So yeah, Kennedy, I think you've answered your own question. The components there are faith, childlike trust, even in difficult circumstances if people can maintain that they would realize as scripture says momentary afflictions that are working for us an eternal reward. So they maintain that kingdom perspective but it's possible that sometimes we are so comfortable in our so called spiritual environment. We have the right church, we have very good resources, spiritual resources but we never really digest it and choose to live out of it. And thereby we lack faith or we just carry the wrong attitudes and so all that doesn't work in our lives. So yeah, Kennedy and that could be the reason. Okay, Mangi I saw your hand raised. Thank you Pasta. I had the question and then I answered my own question but the last question. Anyway, in Matthew 5 verse 20 it says, unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of scribes and Pharisees, you will not mean enter the kingdom of heaven. And we are given three scriptures here in the next paragraph that state the same thing. So that made me think, is it possible for anyone to exceed the righteousness of scribes and Pharisees? Because it is near impossible. Those people lived by the law. They did everything in the book. Even though it was outward, it wasn't inward. They did everything according to the book. Now we live by faith in Christ. We've got the Holy Spirit to enable us to do everything right. But is it possible for us to exceed that righteousness? That's the question I had. Thank you ma'am. Yes, thank you. Thank you, Mangi. So we know that Christ came to fulfill the law and not to destroy it. And as you rightly pointed out, now we have the Holy Spirit in us and also we have been made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. Okay, thereby our position from where we start living out this righteous life itself, it is way surpassing that of the Pharisees and the law keepers of our day and time. So yes, the answer is yes, Mangi, because of what Jesus has done for us, who we have become in Christ Jesus. And the Holy Spirit working in our hearts. We can surpass the righteousness of the Pharisees. Thank you. Thank you, Pastor. Yeah, sure. And another point is there in the passage itself. Matthew 5, because if you read the passage, Jesus is actually attacking them. And he is saying that the display of your right works is okay. But what about your heart? So that's what he's saying each time. He's saying murder. You say that you should not murder. But from your heart, you are ill-treating your own brother, adultery. He says okay, the law says that do not commit adultery. But you're looking at women with lust. So he is attacking them. And there itself, we know that their righteousness was not that correct anyway. Because they were doing one thing, but their hearts were so far away from their actions. Yeah, so just another additional point. Okay, thank you for that question. I'm coming to Rupa. Rupa, you raised your hand. Ma'am, you have shared that point. I just wanted to share it. Oh, okay. Fine, fine. They said that these Pharisees were most of the time corrected by Christ because they were putting on a righteousness which was not righteousness. They were hypocrites in their following. So God wanted something true and from the heart. Yes. Yeah. Yes, thank you Rupa. Thank you for adding that point. All right. So any more. Yes, Sam, I can see your hand raised. Please go ahead, Sam. Thank you ma'am. So something that I've been sitting with since even from the last classes. I think what I'm trying to find and I'm still framing my question. So I'm sorry if it's not very clear. I think when I hear the word kingdom and as we look into kingdom thinking, my first understanding or like natural understanding is towards some form of governance, you know, ruler who rules, who decides, who dictates, who makes decisions. Now as per kingdom thinking and as per the Bible, clearly it's a form of monarchy. God can alone be the righteous king. Yes. And he is the only one who can judge correctly, who can dictate correctly and who can decide correctly. That's how I do it. But practically living right now, I mean, we still keep God in our midst and we seek for his guidance and all that. But I'm thinking translating that to our culture, to our society, the way we function. You know, we live in a democratic society, which is majority wins. But then the minority who may have the right voice often gets oppressed by democracy. So I see kingdom thinking and democracy sort of not going hand in hand. It's almost colliding because kingdom thinking is almost autocracy. It's monarchy. So let's say practically if this was an organization and how many we are here and we need to elect leaders, we need to make certain decisions. Yes, we are starting a church and all that. So I'm just thinking how kingdom thinking applies to our function, especially in terms of governance, where, you know, to follow, I mean, to follow how things are in the Bible. I mean, back then, even when Christ was there, it was still the room. I mean, there was still not a, they were not living in a democratic society. So I'm thinking a lot of what he preached was it and what's there in the Bible. Is it to fit the context of, you know, a monarchy rule where, you know, the king says this and the king. So it's easy for people to relate. But now 2000, 3000 years later, you know, we don't have kings and queens anymore. We have votings and whatnot. There's no royalty or all that. So I mean, some of my thoughts are all tangled up. Yeah, yeah. Yeah, no, it's good, Sam, like you're just trying to understand what we are talking about and also compare it with our present day governance structure that most countries have. So you're right. It's a monarchy in the sense that it has God at the center of the rule, but we know he's a triune God. And, you know, when it comes to the principles of the kingdom, yes, it is set by by God and his nature, right? It is congruent to the nature of God. God is just and therefore, you know, the kingdom functions with justice. Kingdom authority, right? Kingdom authority comes from the king. He is the ultimate source and his kingdom rules over all other kingdoms that exist here on the earth. So, you know, the kingdom authority flows in that manner. It's the highest authority. Then, you know, you talk about values, you talk about thinking, some ways of thinking that we looked at today. Yes, it is all set by God and God presents this to us. Now, the problem which I think a lot of us may have is to worry that it's being imposed on us, right? Like, where is the freedom? Where is the free will? Where is the opportunity to have an opinion, right? And to live your life to the best, to the fullest. At the end of the day, you're being handed out these rules and you have to live by those rules. Well, see, just because we are ruled by our God who is our king, it doesn't mean that we lack freedom. In fact, you would notice the very reason why this world was infected with sin is because God chose free will. And he never controlled, he never controlled any decision that, you know, mankind made. So then Adam and Eve sinned, but still, you know, God had a plan of redemption to bring us back. So the point I'm trying to make is, yes, it is not a democracy that we equate with freedom of expression and freedom of choice. But you see, the kingdom allows incredible freedom. But the spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. That is something that we see in the scriptures. And the kingdom is described as righteousness, peace and joy. That's the kingdom of God. And, you know, God wants to see every individual thriving and prospering. In fact, we will be our best in the kingdom when we conform to the rule and dominion of the kingdom of God. So just because we are part of this spiritual kingdom of God, it doesn't mean that we at some point will feel restricted or limited. And, you know, I'm reminded of the scripture. I think it is in Psalm 103. I'm not very sure right now, but it says that he will take what there will be, you will be far from oppression. You will be far from oppression. So, you know, Jesus demonstrated the deliverance of God from every oppression when he walked the earth. And 1 John 3, 8, we read that he destroyed the works of the devil. So that's the king whom we are serving who sets us free from every oppression. And our freedom will abound to an extent that we can't express. So this kingdom is very different from the kingdoms that we have seen on the earth and the rule and reign of kings and queens that we have seen on the earth. Which may help us, you know, which may cause us to think that, oh, kingdom, some form of restriction here, you know, where is the freedom and maybe democracy is better and all of that. So yeah, just additional thoughts, Sam, the way you're trying to find your words. I think I'm also trying to find my words. Thank you, ma'am. I think I'll sit on this more, but I'm thinking more on, like, I mean, following the king is, I mean, it is the best, it is clear and no doubt, you know. Yeah, yeah. But I'm thinking, like, I mean, it'll sound a little, because I'm making this up, it's hypothesis, but let's say, you know, let's say, you know, you and I, we are starting an organization and we are setting some policies for us. Like, let's say this is an, and let's say you and I are somehow on the top, you know, and we both are praying and seeking God's guidance. And if, I mean, I think in the spiritual realm, it would be, it's also clear, like, God would give us a commandment and we would follow it. But because we are on earth and, and, you know, you and I, supposing I again, I haven't thought it through so well. Let's say the two of us have two different, say, sense of directions, you know, you want to lead the team in a different way and I want to lead the team in a different way. And we both are, we have the best intentions, we both are, we both somehow convince, convicted that, you know, this is. Yeah. So, Sam, not able to hear you anymore. Sorry, can you hear me? Yeah, could, could, could hear you. Yeah, you can, you can, yeah, finish. Yes, Sam, please go ahead. You and me as leaders, we get two different sense of directions, you know, so that I'm thinking it would either result in a conflict. Because we don't have a key, I mean, we have king, but because we, we have limitations of being in our physical forms or not. I mean, the chances are that we, you and I, we have the both, we get the both sense of direction and we, we are united and but there's also a slim chance that you know, and I am thinking of most of the churches that have split the division that have been causes where, you know, two leaders, now both having the best intentions, can't see eye to eye. So, it's, it's a little opposite of kingdom thing, like, you know, it's, and I mean, with the king being present on earth, I mean, I'm sure I'm thinking of the millennial reign and when we are in heaven, it would be so simplified. But in today's world, looking at all these churches splitting the leaders not being able to see eye to eye, different policies. But I'm still yet to frame my question, but some, some of the things that I'm wrestling with right now. Yeah, good Sam. So I mean, you could just ponder on these things. And in both the courses, but actually more in this particular course, you know, we will talk about kingdom, the kingdom of God and, you know, conflicts among God's people and all that. So we will come to these things later as well and look at it in depth. Looking forward to them. Thank you. Thank you. Thanks. Okay, we'll just have Charles and Maggie also ask their questions. We may exceed by a few minutes today's class, but I hope that's okay with all of us. Charles, please go ahead. You had something to say. Thank you so much, ma'am, for allowing me. I'm looking at when we say that there is no freedom. It's all again coming to the main point of this topic that we are doing today. Kingdom thinking thinking our thought landscape. Most of the humans, their thought landscape has been veiled in a way that we think that we are under operation. We are slaves. We don't have the right to say anything. But in the real sense, the moment that is that shift that paradigm shift that ability to know that we are not under operation, but we are under freedom. The thinking must change. And I braced the load that I am in this class, that I'm able to learn about this type of thinking. Because outside there, people are thinking of celebrity. You will remember a certain lady. I don't remember where she was who said that Christianity is a celebrity. Christianity is prison. But that was her thought. But to me, I am saying that when our thinking changes, we are going to have another perspective on how to think about the kingdom we are serving in. Thank you. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you, Charles. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Definitely, you know, God will, we will imbibe these things and it will affect our lives in a positive way. Yes, Maggie, please go ahead. You had something to say. Thank you. Just adding on Samo's question and what Charles just spoke now. If we look at John 3, verse 14 to 16 to 17, actually, we see that it is by us exercising our own freedom that we will follow Christ. We also ever believe, so it's also ever choose to believe, we have freedom to choose to live in the kingdom of Christ. To choose to give our own freedom to God, to submit under God so that his dominion can live under his dominion. So it is like the question someone asked. One thing I would say is that it is us believers who choose. And being in the kingdom of God, it's not by men or it's not slavery, but it is the person choosing to submit to God. Say, okay, God, I'm giving myself to you. I'm giving myself to your authority. Come and be the Lord in my life. Come be the King in my life. So it's actually freedom at the highest level. It's like knowing that you are free and then submitting that freedom to God. Thanks, thanks, Mangi. Yeah, that's true. And I know when the term kingdom comes for a lot of us, including myself, I feel restricted. I feel limited that, oh man, now you have to conform to everything which is set by this kingdom. But as Mangi said, this is the highest form of freedom that you and I will ever have to be part of the kingdom. Because as we live by kingdom thinking, what we're actually receiving is eternal rewards. It might be momentary discomfort, no temporal discomfort, but at the end of the day, God is setting us up for blessings. He's setting us up for eternal rewards and he's a righteous king, he's a just king and he knows how to lead us into victory. So it's a win-win situation all the way and yeah, please think along. And I'm so happy that we are trying to digest this perspective so that we can live it out. So that's wonderful. Please keep thinking, please keep coming up with questions and we will learn more on the same subject as we move forward. So for now, we are wrapping up here and God bless you, everyone. Have a blessed day. I'll meet you again in another class this week. Okay, so yeah, take care. Bye for now. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Bye everyone. Thank you, Dinesh. Bye Pratik. Thank you, ma'am. Thank you. Bye. Bye. Thank you, ma'am. Love you. Thank you. Thank you, Prabhakar. Charles. Harrison. Bye. Bye Rose. God bless. Mangi. See you. Yes, Felix, you have a question. What was that accidental? I see your hand raised. Bye. Bye, Bula. Thank you.