In life our society finds too often that things taken out of context are o.k. as they help to represent a particular intent, or expressed idea. An honest person when attempting to share whole information will often attempt to use examples or analogies that both represent a particular position as well as another mention of the idea as framed in another context. It is important to avoid coorsiveness when attempting to make a point.

So I decided to add alittle to the ending thoughts from tonight’s call…
Yes the church speaks of putting away childish things; however, in this particular teaching the reference is to things of the world that separate us from awareness of a creator (God-Like Being).

Also, in the book of Thomas that was removed from the KJV, Thomas rebukes Mary Magdelene from approching the risen Christ stating that she is a mere woman; to which Jesus replies leave her alone for I will teach her to become a man.

Then there are the statements that Jesus spoke concerning children:
Luke 18:17 ESV /

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

Matthew 18:3 ESV /

And said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:14 ESV /

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Mark 10:13-16 ESV /

And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.

So you see there is something to becoming child like in the scriptures. In NT we say that Jesus was the first conscious man. So I think that we need to evaluate all of the teachings and present them completely so as to allow a person to make their own conclusions as pertains to from what context we should take or consider a teaching.

I think being objective is the honesty of a child’s innocence as it does in fact evaluate everything without preconceived ideas – we call this the curiosity of a child.

We should be curious about knowledge and make sure that we leave no stone unturned when seeking for lost treasures. Who knows, by doing so we may even find ourselves.

Thank You,
Elaine