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Excerpted from: Turning the Hearts of the Fathers to the Children

Let us break it down. The question from the disciples reflects their worldliness at this time. Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? They are expecting a Messiah who is here to set up His kingdom, and they want in. The question implies status, prominence, and power. They want to see where they are going to fit into that structure.

Jesus then states three simple instructions from that same quote. 1) The goal of your conversion is to become like little children. Study the best of them, seek the ways in which they naturally portray godly characteristics. How? By observing, meditating on it, and imitating it.

2) One obvious characteristic of children is self-evident. They are humble. I know what you are saying you parents. Jesus uses this characteristic to redefine greatness as humility. Children do not generally think they are God's gift to mankind yet. And Jesus has given us one attribute of many that He could have listed.

3) Receive them. What on earth could that mean? Sit down with them, talk to them, listen to their tales and voices, love and absorb the innocence they have to offer, and then do what they do when you are with Christ.

Articles
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty, Part Three: The Fruits
The Sovereignty of God: Introduction

Bible Studies
Parables of the Millstone and the Lost Sheep
Parables of the Millstone and the Lost Sheep

Essays
Turning the Fathers' Hearts to the Children (Part One)
Turning the Fathers' Hearts to the Children (Part Two)

Sermons
The Father's Promise of Power!
Childlike
Willingness to Believe
Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Four)
Who Then Is In The Kingdom Of Heaven?
Who Then Is In The Kingdom Of Heaven?

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