As a Little Child
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Embrace Childlike Humility
President Holland discusses the importance of becoming humble like a child to enter the kingdom of heaven, as taught by Jesus Christ. He highlights the purity, innocence, and humility of children, which can enrich our spiritual lives.
Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.Key Points:
- Jesus emphasized the need for humility by using a child as an example.
- King Benjamin also taught about becoming as a child to overcome the natural man.
- Childlike qualities such as purity and humility are essential for spiritual growth.
- Reflect on a time when you witnessed humility in a child and how it inspired you.
- Consider how embracing humility has helped you overcome challenges.
- Think about ways you can cultivate childlike humility in your daily interactions.
Learn from Children's Purity and Innocence
President Holland illustrates the purity and innocence of children, drawing attention to how these qualities can bring us closer to God. He shares a story from the Book of Mormon where Jesus blesses children, emphasizing their spiritual significance.
What was Jesus teaching when He called down heavenly fire and protective angels to surround those children?
Is there anything sweeter, more pure, or more humble than a child at prayer?Key Points:
- Children's purity and innocence are powerful spiritual attributes.
- Jesus Christ valued children highly and used them to teach profound lessons.
- Maintaining childlike purity can enhance our connection with the divine.
- Share a moment when you felt the purity of a child's prayer.
- Discuss how children's innocence has influenced your own faith journey.
- Consider how you can strive to maintain purity in your thoughts and actions.
Cultivate Faith and Trust
Through the story of Easton Jolley, President Holland illustrates the power of faith and trust, even in the face of significant challenges. Easton's determination to serve despite his physical limitations exemplifies unwavering faith and trust in God.
Easton, with his broken body, limped up to receive his tray.
Faith, loyalty, purity, trust, honor, and, in the end, love for that father he so wished to please.Key Points:
- Easton's story is a testament to the strength of faith in overcoming adversity.
- Trust in God can empower individuals to achieve what seems impossible.
- Faith and trust are foundational qualities in our spiritual journey.
- Recall a time when your faith helped you overcome a difficult situation.
- Think about how trust in God has guided your decisions.
- Share an experience where you saw faith in action in someone else's life.
Value Love and Forgiveness
President Holland highlights the natural capacity of children to love and forgive, suggesting that these qualities are essential for spiritual growth and harmony. He contrasts this with the pride and vanity found in the world.
As a rule, even in their youngest years, children love so easily, they forgive so readily.
How different life could be if the world esteemed Jesus above the level of a profane swearing streak.Key Points:
- Children's innate ability to love and forgive is a model for adults.
- Pride and vanity are barriers to spiritual growth.
- Emulating childlike love and forgiveness can transform relationships.
- Think of a time when you needed to forgive someone and how it changed you.
- Reflect on the ways love has been a healing force in your life.
- Consider how you can practice forgiveness more readily in your interactions.
Recognize the Influence of Christlike Attributes
President Holland emphasizes the importance of Christlike attributes such as humility, purity, and love in our lives. He testifies of the reality of Jesus Christ and the impact of living His teachings.
Many of us profess to be Christians, yet we … do not take Him seriously.
We admire Him, but we don’t worship Him.Key Points:
- Christlike attributes are essential for true discipleship.
- Living the teachings of Jesus Christ transforms individuals and communities.
- Testimony of Jesus Christ is foundational to living a Christlike life.
- Share an example of how Christlike attributes have influenced your actions.
- Reflect on a time when you felt the Savior's influence in your life.
- Consider ways you can more fully emulate Christ in your daily activities.
