While biblical principles are foundational, they were never meant to replace intimate dependence on God. Instead, they serve as guardrails to ensure our relationship with Him stays on course. But living as a "Fully Actualized Kingdom Saint" means moving beyond just principles to a dynamic, moment-by-moment obedience to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
1. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trusting God Over Our Own Understanding
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
This passage isn’t just about a general trust in God but about actively recognizing His presence and guidance in everything. If we truly acknowledge God in all our ways, it implies:
Discerning His Presence: We must develop the spiritual sensitivity to recognize when He is leading.
Understanding the Battle: There is another voice (the enemy, our flesh) trying to hinder our obedience. If we aren’t intentional about seeking God’s guidance, we may mistake our own reasoning for His will.
2. Jesus’ Example – Only Saying and Doing What the Father Revealed
Jesus lived in absolute dependence on the Father. He said:
"The Son can do nothing of Himself, but only what He sees the Father doing" (John 5:19).
"I do nothing on My own but speak just what the Father has taught Me" (John 8:28).
This is the essence of walking in the Spirit—not merely following biblical principles as static rules, but responding to the living voice of God. Jesus, though He knew the Scriptures perfectly, did not simply apply them apart from the Father’s direct guidance.
3. Continuous Dependence – Pray Without Ceasing & Taking Thoughts Captive
"Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. 5:17). This means keeping an ongoing, active awareness of God's presence—not just saying prayers, but being in a constant state of listening and responding to Him.
"Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ" (2 Cor. 10:5). We must not let our minds operate independently from the Holy Spirit. Even good ideas, if they are not from God, can become distractions.
"In that very hour, it will be given to you" (Luke 12:12). This reinforces the idea that the Holy Spirit is our moment-by-moment guide. We don’t have to rely solely on principles or past knowledge; God gives fresh revelation for each situation.
4. The Great Commission – Are We Making Disciples of Christ or Disciples of Ourselves?
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them…and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you" (Matt. 28:19-20).
The danger today is that instead of making disciples of Christ, many churches and teachers unintentionally make disciples of themselves—reproducing their own understanding, methods, and theological systems rather than leading people into a living, Spirit-led relationship with Jesus.
Biblical principles are good, but walking in the Holy Spirit is better.
Principles can be learned, but the Spirit must be followed.
Principles can be taught intellectually, but the Spirit must be discerned through intimate relationship.
Jesus didn’t send the disciples out with a systematic theology textbook. He sent them with the Holy Spirit. When we disciple others, our goal should be to lead them into a living, Spirit-filled relationship with Christ, not just teach them principles.
5. Fully Actualized Kingdom Saints – Walking in the Spirit
To be a fully actualized Kingdom Saint, we must:
Acknowledge God in all our ways (Prov. 3:5-6). Recognizing His active guidance, not just assuming we know what to do.
See and do what the Father is doing (John 5:19). Looking for His present activity and aligning with it.
Speak what He is speaking (John 8:28). Not just teaching principles, but being led by the Spirit in what we say.
Pray without ceasing (1 Thess. 5:17). Staying in constant communion with the Lord.
Take thoughts captive (2 Cor. 10:5). Not letting our own understanding dictate our decisions.
Make disciples of Christ, not ourselves (Matt. 28:19-20). Teaching others to walk with the Spirit, not just follow rules.
Conclusion: The Harder but Higher Path
“It’s much harder to walk in the Holy Spirit and only do what He wants us to do.” But that is the path of true discipleship. Principles are easy to apply in our own strength, but true faith requires radical dependence on God’s voice.
This is the core of God’s Strategic Will—to bring us into a relationship where we walk in His guidance, provision, and care every moment. Being a Fully Actualized Kingdom Saint means being fully yielded to His Spirit, trusting Him completely, and letting Him direct every step.