Matthew 18:1-11
Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.
Anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin. Woe to the the world because of the things that cause people to sin!
See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. Angles will see and report to the Lord.
This is Matthew's fourth teaching section, on relationships in the new community.
God's kingdom operates by totally different standards from the world's.
Status-seeking is out. So is the policy of 'the weakest to the wall', On the contrary, the spiritually weak are the special responsibility of the strong.
Why?
Humble is the basic requirement to a Christian. Then welcomes a little one, do not look down any one, love others with love, for Jesus loves us and die for our sin.
Look down other is lift up myself.
Life in God's community: Humble, pure heart like a little child, live others with compassion.
How?
Humbles myself and love others with compassion.
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