Turn and become like children


Matthew 11:25 (ESV)
"At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."

Matthew 18:2-3 (ESV)
"And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.""


Characteristics of Children
Innocent
Curious
Seekers of truth
"child-like faith"
trusting
forgiving
REFRESHINGLY honest
imitators of their parents
dependent
happy
joyful
carefree
spontaneous
redirectable

no preconceived notions or prejudices
no self-reliance
come into the world without possessions, blameless

What are some practical ways in which we can turn and become like children, as Jesus asks of us?

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