23/06/2026
"And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:3
This powerful verse from the New Testament, Matthew 18:3, speaks to a profound transformation: becoming as a child. It's a beautiful echo of principles found throughout the Book of Mormon, where we're frequently invited to embrace humility and teachability.
For instance, 3 Nephi 11:37 states, "And again, I say unto you, ye must repent, and become as a little child, and be baptized in my name, or ye can in no wise receive these things."
Both scriptures invite us to shed the complexities and pride of adulthood and embrace humility, dependence, and teachability.
To become as a child means to trust implicitly in our Heavenly Father, to recognize our need for Him in all things, and to be filled with His love. It's about letting go of self-sufficiency and instead, relying on divine grace for remission of sins and ultimately, eternal life through Jesus Christ. A powerful reminder that true spiritual growth often means returning to a state of simple faith and open-hearted receptivity.
What other scriptures come to mind when you think about humility and childlike faith?
