Gentleness Day 89
Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little
children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew
18:3
Children mature from depending on their caretakers to wanting
their independence; from believing all that they are told (from Santa Clause to
the Tooth Fairy) to questioning everything; and from being sincere and genuine
to having pride. In fact, younger children seemingly hide their wrongdoings due
to fear of punishment, not because of pride. Pride tends to come with age and
maturity.
To adopt a heavenly mindset, we must unlearn some lessons and
convert back to how we began as young children. We may not be punished for refusing
to be humble. God may allow us, however, to encounter experiences that allow
our pride to be reduced.
Pride in things such as our wealth, positions, or God-given
talents may be counterbalanced by our personal struggles in those same areas. Some
struggles may be due to our arrogance about our accomplishments or from
over-valuing ourselves. With such a mindset, childlike humility may occasionally
be forced upon us.
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