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An argument arose among them as to which one of them was the greatest.
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But Jesus, aware of their inner thoughts, took a little child and put it by his side,
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and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me; for the least among all of you is the greatest."
There is a simplicity with God. A child’s nature is like the kingdom of Heaven. Precious, innocent and without worry. It’s not in a child’s nature to hold a grudge, to hate, or not to forgive. A child simply responds to the Lord’s caring voice....
Today, Pastor Jack tells us that unlike most adults, children are open to the Lord. They can kill giants, just as David did as a young Shepherd boy. They can speak for God as young Jeremiah the prophet did. And, they can impress kings just like Danie...
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