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I have been pondering the root of sin in my life, and it boils down to this: Pride. Pride is something that is detestable to HaShem, and obviously becomes a huge hindrance in our walk with the Father.
As an assignment for a class that I’m in at church, I’m supposed to practice the discipline of meditation. Now this is something that I have never done (consciously anyway) before. I was praying about what particular area in my life I should meditate on, and what more specifically, what Scriptures would be helpful.
Naturally, my mind wandered to this evil stumbling block of pride. In doing some very basic searching for Scriptures dealing with humility, I happened across this one, and it is one that I will need to chew on for a while (meditate?). In Matthew 18:3-4, Yeshua says “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
I have heard countless sermons preached on this passage, as well as the concept of child-like faith, and in thinking about all that I’ve been taught about becoming a child in my approach to the Father, I’m not sure what is right, and what isn’t. Here are some of my questions:
- What does Yeshua mean when He said, “…Unless you are converted and become like children…?
- How do I get to that point?
- How do I humble myself?
When I think of my children, and their approach to G-d, I’m struck by the fact that they are always looking to me for the answer. They constantly ask questions. They are very teachable.
While I believe that these are some of the qualities that the Father desires from me in my relationship with Him, I have a sneaking suspicion that there is more. Why do I have to become as a child to approach the Father? What is so important to Him about children?
