I’ve made some small changes to Rudolf Steiner’s words. You can find the original article at the link below. This saying is often misunderstood, so I’ve included excerpts from Steiner’s March 30, 1914, lecture in Munich.

On both sides, you see the two dark forces that influence us all.
There will come a time when Lucifer and Ahriman will tempt people to believe and say, My kingdom is of this world.

The influence of Lucifer and Ahriman grew weaker until Christ came into the world, when their power was most strongly held back.

4000 BC: People were still aware of the spiritual world.
3000 BC: This was the peak of Egyptian culture.
2000 BC: The time when Abraham was called.
1000 BC: The era of David, soon followed by the building of Solomon’s Temple.
994-1049 AD: Odilo, Abbot of Cluny, was known for his strong faith and strict adherence to dogma.
He was like a Napoleon of faith, spreading his beliefs across Europe, but this also brought violence and domination.

From 800 AD to 1600 AD, people developed what Steiner called the intellectual soul. Now, the consciousness soul is developing.

He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” If we follow him, he will guide us.

The power of Lucifer and Ahriman will continue to grow, and around the year 2000 they will be very strong. People will depend on economic forces, and Ahriman will have a strong hold on them. Without turning to the spirit, people will not be free.

Lucifer has taken over the power of faith in people, which is found in dogmas.

Ahriman will have more and more control over money and the economy. His followers are found in industry and similar areas. Those who claim to fight for the Lord Jesus Christ are considered Lucifer’s followers.

“My kingdom is not of this world.” Reflecting on these words in your soul helps keep Lucifer and Ahriman away, because these are the words and powers of the true Christ.

https://rsarchive.org/Lectures/GA265a/English/SOL2025/19140330fm.html

Also, a link to the German version.
happy reading

Nadine May