"Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Today's lesson, although it appears to be a short and simple one, is very important in that it paints a picture of what Christianity should reflect.
Jesus said, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me". Then he made this, very defining statement, "for OF such is the kingdom of heaven." Jesus was saying, in essence, that His Church would be made up of those who could be as receptive and trusting as a child.This simple statement explains that the conduct of those who claim Christianity should reflect the non-judgmental innocence of children.
The Church should not reflect the biases and self-conceived attitudes that are seen among those who are outside God's amazing grace. Rather, the Church members should be as open minded and quick to forgive as a child.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to always be innocent, forgiving and above all, charitable toward others.~
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