Matthew 19; Verses 13-15; Jesus Christ Open/Saving Arms

(Matthew 19:13-15) "Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

Few verses, but as always much to see. I never like to combine a study or a subject. So we'll look at the rich man in the next study.

(Because of the multitudes of the crowd. Just as we would see a "celebrity" have the area roped off, or the like. The disciples were trying to be that rope, we see that because what lead up to it, and Christ did not rebuke the disciples here. No trick or treating here. Notice something important. God is not busy or too busy for anyone to call on Him that come. Always with open arms. Once again, "Jesus did not hang with sinners." If you want Him there, He will be there. If you do not, He will not. All coming from our very heart. Also, why I like to say Christians have the heart of a child--at least we all have faint memory of that fun, but the mind of a great, great, great, grandparent. lol ok.

All kidding aside a great balance. Able to make sound rational wise decisions (through life experience, learned the hard way, hence coming to as a child), but yet keep it light where it needs be in life, having fun. Luke 7:31-35 a great look).

14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

A child of course will talk up their parents (just as a new/babe Christian begins to and does), out of the mouth of babes thou has perfected praise. Totally dependent by instinctual intuitiveness. In this way we can learn a lot from children in this most rational thinking. Also, as been over before little children do not hold grudges, revenge, etc. Maybe mad for a temporary moment, then all forgiven. As they want to spend time together playing, having fun. Therefore, the learning continues without the roadblock of unforgiveness, revenge, grudge, out of spite, all adding up to the nasty word, bitter.

But one must be careful. Where else do we see the like for different motives? EVIL motives. Where they want to keep Jesus Christ from the kids. and the kids from Jesus Christ in their mental manipulation plots to do evil. like the pharisees.

See this is where righteous judgment, and not being a confusion maker pyschobabbler who judges by familiarity flesh/the physical (in itself here) who never repented. There are of course organizations who do this, and say they are protecting kids. Yes, we have huge problems with those who say who are you to judge, but make double-standard condemning judgment, by what they make up. We just went over true marriage. So we see how pharisees (in beliefs to actions) operate. Wanting the destruction of the very basics in life. From the ground up in family, and the correct gender God created a person.

How hard is this? Taught on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7. That one is not to condemn through their opinions from beliefs, but right from wrong according to God's standards. Done, by, in, through, The Holy Spirit. So that can begin today or continue to be far away from The LORD. Up to them.

These type want to keep Jesus Christ from the kids (where condemnation ends), but Jesus has open arms, while they are tying to cover them. So they will be kept from the kingdom of Heaven. The immeasurable pride in the heart of one who wants to try and stand in front of the way of God Himself, their very own creator. satan's workers, satan's little helpers. Simple that can end at belief and repentance, whole mind change to what grieves God beginning at idolatry. That flesh self-worship, while worshiping the things of the world over Him). Conclusion:

This is why we ask people questions in their reasoning (seeking to understand first). Then make righteous judgment accordingly, as Jesus Christ did. Over and over He asked what is so and so reasoning in consideration of topic at hand.

Let's take a look in referenced above...

(Matthew 21:15-16) "And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased (seething heathen here),

16And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise"?

(Christ is going from Psalm 2 and others here. by King David himself. But they reject Jesus Christ, therefore they reject King David, silliness. What happens when one does not make righteous judgment. But judging the person. The way of the double to multiple standards). One again, Jesus is calling them to answer from actual Scripture, while claiming God).

Reference: Luke 18:16-18 "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."

Back to Matthew 18,

15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence."

(Sign of healing, taking in, and then approval. Going one's way in peace with Jesus Christ with them).