05/10/2024
Matthew 18 [KJV]
[ 1] At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
[ 2] And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
[ 3] 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.
- in a society that values fame, honor, material persons over immaterial, there is alway going to be strive, one pulling another down for selfish reasons, the good news of the gospel is that we strive to enter the narrow gate.
Even on the church, the wars within and wars without are questions of who is greatest, who is better who knows what better - creating ungodly atmosphere. Jesus responds to the question by calling a little child and says "except you be converted.... You shall not enter". He says the struggles inside and outside is for people who are in the world systems. Not yet in the kingdom. Before greatness is sought, are you in among us? If we are in, then the those who dare be humble are the greatest!