150. It is a good thing to be in the kingdom of Christ, so that Christ may be with us; as He Himself says: “Lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” S. Matt. xxviii. 20. But it is better to be with Christ: “For to depart and be with Christ is far better.” Phil. i. 23. Though we are under sin in this world, Christ is with us, that “by the obedience of one man many may be made just.” Rom. v. 19. And if I escape the sin of this world, I shall begin to be with Christ. And so He says: “I will come again, and receive you unto Myself;” S. John xiv. 3. and further on: “I will that where I am, there ye may be also with Me.” S. John xiv. 3.