Saturday: 7th Week of the year- C - Cycle I
I Reading: Ecclesiasticus 17:1-15: The Lord God made man in his own
image.
Gospel: Mark 10:13-16: Anyone who does not welcome the kingdom
of God like a little child will never enter it.
The Problem of Children and the Truth about Children, Mk 10:13-16
Note
that this event with children followed right after the matter of divorce (also
cp. Mt 19:13). The family as a whole was being discussed: the husband, wife and
children.
The
children are a joy, but many are also looked upon a problems. Again tragically,
children are sometimes neglected, ignored, oppressed and even abused.
Jesus
is the great defender of children, and every man and woman must heed His words.
1.
The problem with children (v.13)
a.
Totally dependent
b.
Cause frivolous pride
c.
Interfere with work
2.
The truth about children (v.14-16)
a.
They are invited to Jesus
b.
They are citizens of God’s kingdom
c.
They illustrate how one receives the kingdom
d.
They are received and blessed by Jesus
e.
They respond to Jesus.
Thought:
Jesus took the children in his arms and puts his hands on them and blessed them
(Ph 3:12-13). Children responded to Jesus. They have nothing to give but themselves
with a tender heart and open mind.
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