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Question 6
Jason Logoluso warns that separation from the world will be hard to maintain if it does not rest on the two kingdoms. Why might the early Christian view of the two kingdoms sit so uneasily with modern norms around wealth and entertainment?
Another way to ask: Jason says it is hard to stay separate from the world without the teaching of the two kingdoms. Why might that teaching feel so uncomfortable in a culture focused on money and entertainment?

Direct Answer

The two kingdoms draw a clear line between Christians and the world, and that line cuts across a life set on riches and entertainment. Jason does not define the two kingdoms in detail here, but he treats the view as foundational.

Support from the Message

- Jason calls the early Christian view of the two kingdoms a foundational pillar for him, his family and those with them. - He says it gave them a clear distinction from the world. - He warns that separation from the world will be really hard to maintain without that foundation. - He names areas of life fixed on wealth, riches and worldly entertainment. - He says the writings made them want to run away from the world, and that they helped him see what Christ and the apostles taught about living separate.

Discussion Follow-up

Which area of your life is most shaped by the world's priorities? What would a clear distinction from the world look like there this month?