Humble as a child (Ariton, AL)

Humble as a child

Humble as a child Matthew 18 3 (KJV) And said Verily I say unto you Except ye be converted and become as little children ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. [We adults sometimes describe a child s mind as being like a sponge we should also become like them and absorb the truth of His Word. What happens if one doesn t become like a child See Matthew 10 15 below]. Matthew 18 4 (KJV) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. [ Humble means submissive accepting without doubt]. Mark 10 14 (KJV) But when Jesus saw it he was much displeased and said unto them Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God.Mark 10 15 (KJV) Verily I say unto you Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child he shall not enter therein. [ As a little child means what The children had total faith in Jesus they didn t doubt His teachings they absorbed them and believed what He told them. Jesus is giving all of us a really good example to follow]. 2 Corinthians 11 3 (KJV) But I fear lest by any means as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. [Don t allow yourself to be deceived in any manner Christ s teachings and His doctrines are simple and easy to understand. As stated in above verses receive His Kingdom as a little child no need to make it complicated. Get it straight from His word through personal study. See 2 Timothy 2 15 (KJV). You don t have to be a seminary graduate to understand the Bible]. 2 questions Is the Bible meant to be understood only by a certain few What would be its purpose if that were the case If you feel the need to gain in Godly wisdom (if you want to understand more of His Word) ask Him for that wisdom. He gives you what you need. See James 1 5 (KJV). Study the Bible completely cover to cover connect the dots get the whole picture.