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In Matthew’s Gospel Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God, but what does he mean?

The Kingdom of God could be described as follows:

• a society where God rules
• a place where death is overcome
• a place where diseases are cured
• a place where evil spirits are overcome
• a place where people find a home and shelter in difficult times

Its characteristics and values could be as follows:

• faith
• simplicity of a child / purity
• belongs to those who suffer
• love God and love your neighbour
• honesty / truth
• humility
• joy in others’ achievements
• wealth and ambition must be sacrificed

The parables tell us that:

• The Kingdom of God is a mystery (grows secretly).
• It is present in the lives of those who believe.
• People respond differently to the message of the Kingdom of God.
• It begins with Jesus’ words and teachings.
• The Kingdom of God starts small with the individual and increases to include the whole of society.
• The Kingdom of God is a future reward.