The Art of Ordering Our Loves: Why Choice Matters for the Kingdom

We have all been given the boundless gift of possibility. Life, by its very nature, is a series of choices, moments where we can pivot, change our course, and realign our hearts toward the everlasting purposes of our Father. There is a powerful urgency to get our priorities right, to orient ourselves properly, lest we drift in the current of the world.

The scriptures have taught us that the path to righteousness is not merely a series of good deeds, but a careful, constant ordering of our affections. We are called to be builders, not destroyers, and the building of Zion begins with the careful ordering of our loves—our love for God, our love for neighbor, and our love for the divine plan.

The Judgment of Choice

The concept of judgment, whether earthly or eternal, is often misunderstood. It is not simply a tally of sins, but rather a revelation of where our true devotion lies. Imagine watching a great movie; you withhold judgment until the final scene. The same is true of our lives. We are given time—this lifetime—to orient ourselves, to deal with our passions, to forgive the resentments that keep us from the Lord’s light.

The Lord, in His infinite mercy, gives us the chance to be like Samuel the Lamanite, who climbed the wall, striving with effort and faith to reach a higher, more divine place. The path is difficult, but the goal is clear: to align our will with the Divine Will. This requires tremendous courage, the kind of courage that Ammon displayed at the Waters of Sebus, facing the righteous discipline of the Lord.

The Fire That Burns: Understanding Proper Order

What does it mean when we speak of the fire? It is often misunderstood as purely destructive. Yet, the profound truth revealed is that the fire is, paradoxically, love itself. It is the searing pain of *misordered* love. When our desires—our deepest, most persistent attachments—are placed above the true, divine order, they become a consuming fire. When our physical body, which acts as a natural limit to our worst impulses, is gone, the sheer intensity of those misdirected passions burns us.

This principle is a magnificent guide for our earthly lives. We are asked to properly order our loves. We must love God with all our hearts, and we must love our neighbor as ourselves. These loves are not competing affections; they are foundational pillars that support the entire structure of a righteous life. To place our worldly comforts, our personal ambition, or our own desires above the gathering and building of the Kingdom is to put our loves in the wrong order, and that imbalance is what the Lord calls us to correct today.

Building the Kingdom: Our Call to Action

The Kingdom Movement is precisely this: the divine process of reordering our loves and our lives. We are called to be builders. We are called to recognize that the greatest investment we can make is not in painted rocks or personal accumulation, but in the spiritual infrastructure of the Lord’s Church.

The urgency of gathering Israel, and thereby gathering the Church, is the ultimate test of our priorities. It is the ultimate test of whether we are truly Builders, willing to sacrifice our comfort for eternal principles. This is where the power of the community comes into play. Your commitment here, your participation in the charity flywheel, is not merely a donation; it is an active act of building, funding the gospel advertisements that reach hearts in Ghana and beyond. It is a direct, powerful way to properly order your love and your resources.

We must take up the mantle of the internet missionary, carrying the light of the gospel to the corners of the earth. Do not wait for the fire to burn you. Start the work now. Let your love for God and man define your actions today. Will you help us map the churches, mark the denominational markers, and strengthen the global body? Will you participate in the courage challenge?

The Lord has provided a glorious, organized structure for us to gather. Let us, therefore, organize our hearts, our resources, and our lives in alignment with His eternal purposes. Let us be those who build, those who endure, and those who labor tirelessly for the Second Coming.

The Lord has provided the map of churches and the Missionary Fund—these are the load-bearing structures that distinguish this movement. Will you contribute your effort, your knowledge, and your resources to help us fill the map and fund the harvest? Our mission continues, and the Lord awaits our diligent effort.