{"id":2897,"date":"2025-11-06T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/?p=2897"},"modified":"2025-10-22T14:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:26:22","slug":"jesus-teaches-about-greatness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/jesus-teaches-about-greatness\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus Teaches About Greatness: Becoming Like a Child in the Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">In <em>Matthew 18:1\u20135<\/em>, Jesus teaches about greatness and the virtues of humility that define true greatness. His teachings remind us of what truly matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The way up in God\u2019s kingdom is down in humility. Jesus demonstrates lessons on greatness by turning conventional wisdom upside down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In Matthew 18:1\u20135, Jesus flips the world\u2019s definition of greatness by showing that it begins not in strength or status, but in the heart of a child. This is how Jesus reveals the essence of greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-matthew-18-1-5-nasb-2020\">Matthew 18:1\u20135 (NASB 2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>1\u00a0At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, \u201cWho then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?\u201d 2\u00a0And He called a child to Himself and set him among them, 3\u00a0and said, \u201cTruly I say to you, unless you change and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4\u00a0So whoever will humble himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5\u00a0And whoever receives one such child in My name, receives Me;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-was-jesus-speaking-to\">Who Was Jesus Speaking To?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">His&nbsp;<strong>disciples<\/strong>, who were concerned with rank and recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Future believers<\/strong>, tempted by ambition and self-promotion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happened\">What Happened?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The disciples asked about&nbsp;their <strong>status<\/strong>&nbsp;in the kingdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jesus responded by calling a child and placing him in their midst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">He taught that entrance into the kingdom requires a\u00a0<strong>change of heart<\/strong> and illustrated His teachings on true greatness through humility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Humility, not hierarchy<\/strong>, marks true greatness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-mood-gentle-corrective-transformative\">The Mood: Gentle, Corrective, Transformative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The disciples were curious and perhaps competitive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jesus was kind but clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">His teaching&nbsp;<strong>reoriented their values<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-principle-greatness-is-measured-by-humility\">The Principle: Greatness Is Measured by Humility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Kingdom greatness is not measured in power, but in&nbsp;<strong>dependence on God<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">True followers must become&nbsp;<strong>teachable, trusting, and humble<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Receiving others in childlike faith is&nbsp;<strong>receiving Christ Himself<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-audience-response-then\">Audience Response (Then)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The disciples were&nbsp;<strong>challenged to reevaluate their thinking<\/strong> as they learned important lessons on greatness from Jesus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">There\u2019s no recorded rebuttal\u2014Jesus\u2019 illustration was powerful and clear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-this-means-for-us-in-2025\">What This Means for Us in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The pursuit of greatness in 2025 is often marked by&nbsp;<strong>achievement, wealth, and influence<\/strong>. But in the kingdom, the truly great are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Those who know they need help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Those who are quick to trust and obey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Those who don\u2019t care who gets the credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Becoming like a child is not weakness; it\u2019s kingdom strength.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-action-steps-for-today\">Action Steps for Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Repent of prideful ambition.<\/strong>&nbsp;Let God redefine success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Practice humility daily.<\/strong>&nbsp;Look for low places to serve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Receive others as you would Christ.<\/strong>&nbsp;Especially the overlooked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Stay teachable.<\/strong>&nbsp;Ask God to help you remain childlike in faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Celebrate hidden obedience.<\/strong>&nbsp;It counts most in heaven.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-prayer\">Final Prayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jesus, I confess the world has shaped my view of greatness. But You call me to become like a child\u2014humble, teachable, and dependent. Help me to embrace that posture, and to receive others with Your love. Use my life not for self-promotion, but for kingdom glory. 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