This statement is found in the Bible, and even if you don't except the Bible as being inspried by a Higher Intelligence, their is much wisdom to be found there, I think.
By the way Buddha, also refers to this state to be necessary for enlightenment.
2007-12-02 12:36:59 · 13 answers · asked by All-One 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You just become teachable.
Matthew 18:18 In that hour the disciples came near to Jesus and said: “Who really is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens?” 2 So, calling a young child to him, he set it in their midst 3 and said: “Truly I say to YOU, Unless YOU turn around and become as young children, YOU will by no means enter into the kingdom of the heavens. 4 Therefore, whoever will humble himself like this young child is the one that is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;
To become as young children, exemplifies to become trusting and teachable.
2007-12-02 12:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Tim 47 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As in most things .. the whole sentences before & after would be needed to give a correct interpretation.
A person .. or their spirit, or soul .. should be humbled to that like a child. When this likeness happens .. the person is more receptive for everything .. such as learning, acceptance, to do the right Will, the right heart, innocence, etc.
Ever heard the saying .. "it would be like taking candy from a baby" ?? ... meaning - it would be easy to do. So think of the presence of a child .. and how easily they can be managed by an adult. Adults are not so easily managed.
When people get older .. their person goes to another place .. they think in a different matter .. some of the thinking can be arrogant, haudy, knowing-all ... but when the person goes back to the likeness of a child - - all these things go away like vapor ... and innocence can appear ... kinda like a clean(er) slate .. and any process can just be easier .. thus - the likeness of a child .. open, easy & receptive ... which is often needed for things such as with purity of heart things.
2007-12-02 12:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Tara 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A child is innocent!
A child has no preconceived ideas!
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Adults have strayed from innocence!
An adult has many preconceived ideas!
Wisdom tells man this, is a Truth, is it not so?
Throw away the baggage and allow God to fill the heart with "Truth".
This is the explanation of these parables.
May we all be like little innocent Children, and attract the Light of a very loving Father!
"Peace be always with you."
2007-12-02 12:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by WillRogerswannabe 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-25 08:23:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember how easy it was to be fooled into believing Santa brought all those gifts? That's what it means: be innocent and don't notice that the wool is being pulled over your eyes. After all, it's for your own good!
2007-12-02 12:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by 2bzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children are humble. This passage was a very good explaination to Jesus' disciples of the need for them to be humble. You see, they were again arguing about which of them would be the greater. Human imperfection caused them to put emphasis on position or rank in all their dealings. Instead Jesus told them to return to humility as children are characteristically modest and free from ambition and who generally have no thought of rank among themselves.
2007-12-02 12:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Arlene B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know about that but I know reverting to a child-like state is cult tactic employed to brainwash its followers. FACT
2007-12-02 12:46:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Or to have child- like faith- because without it we cannot enter the Kingdom of heaven.
2007-12-02 12:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by Seeno†es™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must put away adult things like worrying what people think of you and your job, other adult worries.
2007-12-02 12:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by M. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-02 12:41:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋