The Greatest in the Kingdom
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Mt 18:1-5, 10
1The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2He called a child over, placed it in their midst, 3and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.
10“See
that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that
their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly
Father.”
Reflection:
Like
this child. A Jewish child in Jesus’ time is considered helpless,
powerless, and vulnerable. Children always depend on their parents or
elders. They always feel the need to call their parents to be by their
side.
A
child represents total humility. Children know their limitations,
accept corrections, welcome teaching or directions, and the need to
change their ways.
Jesus
affirms the dignity of children and people like them. He highlights
their importance and regards them as models for the greatest in the
kingdom of heaven. The Gospel calls on us to present ourselves before
God as his children, with childlike attitudes attuned to those of Jesus,
that is, relying on God, dependent on him, and always looking to God as
our Father.
In what way have you inculcated
the childlike ways of Jesus to your children?
Do you think the ways of evangelical childhood
have a place in modern cut-throat society?
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