Kingdom Behavior

Kingdom Behavior

Curious about how others manage their behaviour when life feels unfair? This episode centres on Bishop Lance Johnson unpacking what he calls "kingdom behaviour"—staying obedient to God even when people betray, attack or misunderstand you. Drawing on the biblical story of King David, Lance talks through how a man described as "a man after God's own heart" could still have serious moral failures yet remain faithful. David's response to his son Absalom's bitter rebellion becomes the backbone of the message.

Even when Absalom stole the kingdom, manipulated the people and forced David to flee, David refused to retaliate or let anger dictate his actions. He chose trust over revenge, praying, "Lord, you are my rock and my fortress, my shield, my strength and my strong tower." Lance connects this ancient drama to modern life in painfully relatable ways: church gossip, workplace politics, family betrayal, affairs, lost positions and crushed expectations.

He emphasises that "we can never justify our own behaviour by the actions of another person" and warns how bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness can quietly wreck a future God has planned. You’ll hear strong encouragement to submit to God, rely on the Holy Spirit and forgive quickly, even when you’re deeply hurt. Lance also brings in Job’s story to show how radical trust in God can lead to restoration that seems impossible from a human standpoint.

The style is pastoral, direct and compassionate, speaking to anyone wrestling with anger, church hurt, broken relationships or the long fallout of addiction. If you've ever thought, "After what they did, I have every right to be bitter," this message gently pushes back and offers a different road: "love your enemies," trust God as your vindicator, and let Him write the ending.

So, are you ready to stop letting other people's actions script your behaviour and start letting God shape your response?