The third passage is when people bring their children to Jesus. The disciples rebuke those families. And Jesus said to not stop the children from coming. Children are like those who enter God's kingdom.
What is the difference between adults and children, that makes children more acceptable in God's kingdom.
Children seem to be very open, and trusting. When told that a fat man, dressed in red, squeezes down the chimney, and leaves gifts in the house for everyone who lives there, they believe it. When told that a magic rabbit hides candy in the house on Easter morning, they believe it.
Children are not used to people cheating, lying, and deceiving others, so they accept what they hear. Especially if the people telling them have demonstrated love, and generosity, in other circumstances.
If we recognize God as loving, gracious, and merciful, wanting only to give us good things, then we should believe what he says. We should trust him.
It should be easy to trust him, because we understand his goodness, and it is not in his nature to lie, cheat, or deceive.
God is motivated primarily by two things: his holiness and his love. It is his holiness that motivates him to draw the line. And it is his love that motivates him to draw the line. He designed people, their hearts and their bodies. And part of that design is a code of conduct. If people follow God's way, they are better off, and more happy and fulfilled. And the world is better, and more happy. Let us trust like children, and experience God's best.
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