Submission: Choosing God’s way over ours.
Submission implies letting God govern our reactions. For instance, our response to anger reveals who leads our heart. The world encourages us to react, but the Kingdom to surrender. Jesus did not retaliate when He suffered; He was not threatened but entrusted to the One who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23). True strength in the Kingdom is not in shouting louder but submitting deeper.

Purity: Resisting the pull of the world.
The world constantly tries to attract us in numerous ways. But a kingdom-minded heart asks, ‘Will this lead me closer to Jesus?’ When one encounters temp- tation, the Spirit empowers them to say no. Joseph resisted temptation by valuing commit- ment to God’s presence over fleeting pleasure (Genesis 39:9). Similarly, the Spirit helps us overcome worldly desires (Galatians 5:16). The more we behold Jesus, the less attractive the world becomes.

Trust: Surrendering our battles to God.
Life brings rejection, delay and loss, but kingdom values teach us not to complain but to trust. In Gethse- mane, Jesus prayed, “Not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). That is the essence of king- dom trust- believing that the Father’s plan is always perfect even when we don’t understand. When we stop forcing outcomes and start resting in His timing, peace begins to flow.

Humility: Giving glory to God alone.
When God blesses us with favour or success, humility keeps our hearts aligned with Him. Pride whispers: “You did it” Grace whispers: “God did it through you “Every good and perfect gift comes from above” (James 1:17). The more we acknowledge Christ, the more His presence increases in our lives. In the Kingdom, humility is not weakness- it’s the fragrance of Christ. When we exalt Jesus in all our victories, heaven rejoices because the purpose of every blessing is glorifying the King.

Compassion: Reflecting Jesus’ Heart.
Jesus’ Kingdom is built on compassion. He saw the crowds and was moved with compassion because they were like sheep without a shepherd (Mathew 9:36). True kingdom people do not judge others when they fall- they restore them in love. The story of adulterous women (John 8:1-11) reveals this kingdom’s heart. While others condemned her, Jesus offered mercy. When we show compassion, we reveal the face of Jesus to a hurting world.

Stewardship: Using God’s gifts for His glory.
Everything we have – our time, talent, money or ministry – belongs to God. Kingdom stewardship involves using them for His purpose, not for self-pro- motion. Jesus said, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Mathew 5:16). When our motive is to glorify God, even the simplest act becomes worship. Our gifts are not for fame but for service. Genesis 6:6 indi- cates that the Lord regretted that He made man on the earth, and his heart was troubled. Yet through Christ, God’s heart rejoiced again, because humanity was restored to the loving relationship, which He constantly desired- the very reason for which God created us. As children of God, when we walk in that relationship and live by His kingdom values, we bring joy to His heart and reveal His nature o the world. Our calling is simple yet powerful- to make God’s heart glad. When Jesus reigns in our hearts, His kingdom becomes visible on earth. And the day we stand before Him, He will look at us with joy and say, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.