Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, �Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?� Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, �Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.What quality is there in a child that Jesus sees as so valuable and important?Little children are humble, teachable and trusting.A child does not need to question if their parents love them, they take it for granted that they do.Children are very easy to teach because they want to learn, they are naturally inquisitive and they believe what they are told without a hint of cynicism.Once a person reaches maturity, they have been hurt and disappointed by people and life a few times. An adult is less likely to trust someone without first getting to know them better. An adult may listen, but often they already have formed an opinion before the entire matter is told them.Jesus said that unless a person becomes like a little child, they cannot enter Heaven. What did He mean?
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