Yet, scripture teaches that the "Kingdom

Yet, scripture teaches that the "Kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21), suggesting a psychological or spiritual condition of the individual. By such an interpretation, the petition in the Lord's Prayer asks for this inner kingdom -- that is, attainment of personal salvation, moral and psychological. Further, in referring to this condition as "Thy Kingdom," an implicit contrast is suggested between this and conditions of soul dominated by selfish and egoistic desires.

Finally, the phrase "the Kingdom of God" is used more-or-less interchangeably in the New Testament with the "the reign of God". This suggests the petition is asking for a state of soul in which God reigns -- i.e., a state of piety and humility, where one is directed by God, and does not rely on ones own devices, schemes, and imaginings (Cf. Proverbs 3:5).

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