Jesus is responding to the disciples arguing about who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus places a child before them to redefine greatness. He teaches that entrance into God’s kingdom requires humility, repentance, and dependence rather than ambition or status. God’s kingdom is entered through humility, not self importance. God resists pride but welcomes those who come in surrender and trust. Dependence on God has always been the posture of true faith. Spiritual growth is not...
