Matthew 18:1
"Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven"
The disciples wanted to know who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. Some of the disciples may have thought that Christ was "Playing Favorites" and neglecting them. But it is not spiritual to be seeking for position and greatness in heaven. (Romans 12:10 and 16). A child is Christ's illustration of greatness. Honor comes from humility; we must go down before God will lift us up. All great saints have been humble saints. While a child is not sinless or perfect, he does have the characteristics that ought to be in every Christian's life: he is teachable; he is simple in his wants; he has an expectant attitude; he depends on his father to meet his needs. But the only way we can become children is to be born again (John 3).
By "these little ones" Jesus means not only children, but the children of God. It is a terrible thing to cause another believer to stumble (Romans 14:1-23; 1 Corinthians 8:-13. Christ is not speaking literally when He commands us to "cut off" the member of the body that cause us to sin, for sin comes from the heart, not the hands and feet. He is telling us to deal with our sins drastically, completely, and mercilessly. We must not "play with" sin, or try to get rid of it over a long period of time. We must face our sins honestly, confess them, and forsake them. The best advice that I can give you is this; "Obey God, serve our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ ; humble yourself and honor your fellow man.
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister: Robert A. Lail
The Cross Life Ministry
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