When we talk about “protocols of the kingdom,” we’re talking about the heartbeat of how God’s Kingdom operates. These protocols are not meant to be confined to theology books or Sunday sermons. They are living, breathing realities that should shape how we live, work, love, and relate to others daily.
Love: The First and Greatest Protocol
Jesus was once asked, “Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” His answer wasn’t wrapped in mystery, it was crystal clear:
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind… Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” — Matthew 22:36-39 (KJV)
Love Starts with Receiving
True love for God begins with receiving His love first.
“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us…” — 1 John 3:16 (KJV)
To love God is to first believe in the Gospel, the good news that Jesus Christ died and rose again for our sins. That belief floods our hearts with divine love through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). You cannot give what you haven’t received. Once we receive God’s love, we are empowered to love others selflessly.
Love Your Neighbor: The Practical Proof
God’s love isn’t a theory; it’s practical. It’s revealed in how we treat people. If we can’t love the people we see, it calls into question whether we truly understand the God we claim to know (1 John 4:20).
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.” — Romans 13:8 (KJV)
Where love reigns, sin is swallowed up. Love is the environment where forgiveness flourishes, patience grows, and unity is sustained.
Doctrine That Works: A Lifestyle of Love
Theology is only as powerful as its application. God’s Word is intensely practical. Even laws in the Old Testament had real-world implications for modesty, safety, and respect:
“Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.” — Exodus 20:26 (KJV)
This might seem obscure, but the principle is clear: God cares about how we present ourselves. His Word is always people-conscious.
In Ephesians, Paul instructs husbands and wives on mutual love and respect. He talks to employees and employers about serving as unto the Lord—not just to please people:
“…as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.” — Ephesians 6:6 (KJV)
The Kingdom Code of Conduct
Being a believer comes with a code of conduct. Not out of duty, but out of love.
“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion… how dwelleth the love of God in him?” — 1 John 3:17 (KJV)
Love is not passive. It’s not merely in the lip, it must be in our hands, in our wallets, and in our calendars. Real love costs something. It’s patient when wronged. It gives when it’s inconvenient. It listens when others ignore.
“Let all your things be done with charity.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 (KJV)
Our Religion Is Love
The Gospel itself is grounded in love. Every doctrine—grace, mercy, forgiveness, and righteousness—rests on the foundation of love. If we remove love, we remove the essence of the Gospel.
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” — John 13:35 (KJV)
We live in a world desperate for authenticity. The best witness we can give is not just a sermon, but a life that shouts LOVE—in traffic, in business, in marriage, in parenting, and even online.
Final Thought: Make It Practical
Love is not just a doctrine—it’s the evidence that we truly belong to Him.
