William Slawson· The disciples were constantly concerned about be recognized, known for what they did. God resists pride and looks for humility. This is an essential ingredient (as another is stated in Jn.3:5) to become a citizen, adopted in God’s family. Jesus used Children whom are dependent on their parents to show how we are to depend on our Father, God. This is very opposite of self reliance and self esteem. We leave our own ambitions behind and follow Jesus on the narrow road to fulfill his will for our lives (Mt.7:14). There is a wonder and innocence of a child learning from his Father. We call upon his name, we pray this is how we are children dependent on God. Luke 9:46-48 Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest. And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him, and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great.” Again Jesus uses a child as an example showing that we are to act to each other as equals not as less than us but make ourselves servants, we become great in the kingdom; the very opposite way the world views how things operate.
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