But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them;
for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14
One of my favorite things about Jesus is that he so often turns societal beliefs upside down. This statement is a perfect example. In out society children are by and large held up as special, they are our future, but more than that, they steal our hearts and hold our hopes. In Jesus time, this was not the case. Children were seen as property, very much like a married woman was, see a trend?
The disciples looked down and saw nuisances, Jesus looked down and saw those God loved. The disciples attempted to send them away, Jesus welcomed them. That is another example for us, if we want to be like Jesus we need allow all to come to the party/table/church/fellowship. And if we don't, if we then it might be best to stop calling ourselves Christians before Jesus has the chance to say that he never heard us calling 'LORD! LORD!'
I know, I am being harsh again, but the truth of the matter is that it is Christians who do not welcome who give Jesus a bad name.
+ How do you view children? Through the disciples lens or through Jesus lens?
+ How about the homeless?
+ How about people of other religions?
+ How about people who have left the church?
+ How about homosexuals?
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