Childlike Spirit and Humility in the Kingdom
In the teachings of Jesus, embracing a childlike spirit and humility is emphasized as essential for entering the Kingdom of God. This message is conveyed through various biblical passages where characteristics such as humility, trustfulness, receptivity, and the rejection of pride are highlighted. By exemplifying traits of a child, individuals are encouraged to approach spirituality with a sense of innocence, openness, and dependence on God. Embracing these qualities allows one to receive the Kingdom of Heaven with a pure heart and mind.
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LUKE 18:15-17 receive the kingdom of God as a little child
Humility the embarrassment you feel when you tell people how wonderful you are (Laurence J. Peter) Matthew 18:1-5 "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven Matthew 19:13-15 Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Mark 10:13-16 whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." What is the meaning of Jesus statement?
Characteristics Of The Childlike Spirit Humility (as opposed to PRIDE) Matthew 23:5-12 Personal Pride, Selfish Ambition Galatians 6:3 Philippians 2:3 lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Social Pride, Disdain For Lower Classes Of Society- James 2:1-7 have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Financial Pride, Self Sufficiency Luke 12:16-21 God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?
Characteristics Of The Childlike Spirit Intellectual Pride, Worldly Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-20 Romans 1:21-23 became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened 1 Corinthians 3:18 become a fool that he may become wise. Spiritual Pride, Self-Righteousness Matthew 3:7-10
Characteristics Of The Childlike Spirit Trustfulness (as opposed to independence) Matthew 6:33 seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness 1 Peter 5:6,7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Philippians 4:6,7 the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The Kingdom must be RECEIVED Luke 18:17
Characteristics Of The Childlike Spirit Receptivity (as opposed to resistance) Mark 12:37 common people heard Him gladly. Acts 7:51 You always resist the Holy Spirit 2 Timothy 3:8 these also resist the truth Acts 17:11 received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily 1 John 4:1 do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits
Characteristics Of The Childlike Spirit Teachableness (as opposed to prejudice) Jeremiah 10:23 It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. Proverbs 9:9 Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 3:5,6 lean not on your own understanding Proverbs 12:15 way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
Why The Childlike Spirit Is Important Matthew 13:10-17 seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand The Truth Of The Gospel Is Hidden From The Person Who Lacks Childlike Humility Luke 10:21 2 Corinthians 4:3,4 veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe
Jesus Teaching On Humility 1 Corinthians 2:8 none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. Mark 12:37 the common people heard Him gladly. Luke 4:18,19 He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor Matthew 11:18,19 Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'
Jesus Teaching On Humility In The Early Church Acts 17:16-34 for in Him we live and move and have our being 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; James 2:5 Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
Same Pattern Hold True Today Contrasts In The Bible: Child / Adult Luke 18:17 Poor/ Rich; Hungry/ Full; Weeping/Laughing; Despised/Well-Liked- Luke 6:20-26 Simple/Wise; Influential/Mighty; Common/Noble- 1 Corinthians 1:26 All Figurative Teachings poor tend to be more humble, rich more proud Genesis 13:2; Acts 7:22
Do Not Merely Make An Outward Show Of Humility A person is never so proud as when he is striking a pose of humility Need to realistically to see ourselves as God sees us 1 Samuel 16:7 for the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." Genuinely humble person finally lifted & exalted by God James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:6
