be childlike

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theanointedsinner

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being childlike doesn't not mean throwing tantrums, because God doesn't want us to throw tantrums like infants
which is a clear example that we don't want to include even childish behaviors

but bearing attributes like humility, trusting, dependence, and forgiveness

instead of analyzing, let's be childlike,
ready for story time? YAY!

once upon a time, the child likes the look of a new unique looking toy

the grown up sees this, and consider it to be a perfect gift for the child
when the child is frequently rewarded by that same grown-up, the child would consider that rewarding grown-up as a favorite


if toys get unintentionally broken, the grown up can comfort the child and share the concept of "sin" and "broken creation"

the grown up decides to give another toy that the child likes as a replacement, and interestingly the child has no worries of the risk of breaking it


with no worries whatsoever, the child freely receives, like now is all that matters

the grown up also teaches patiently how to be better stewards of the toy and be more careful. (character building)

The child loves imitation, and the two favorite toy is the one that resembles the favorite grown-up and the child that loves the two favorite toy.



it's not true that those with the most toys win

because, without the grownup to enjoy it, it will become "meaningless solitare" (mind as well watch a video of people playing toys and be bored of it)

may this story continues,
God bless
 
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the 'grown-ups' that you are referring to are in a great minority - hello...
 
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theanointedsinner

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the 'grown-ups' that you are referring to are in a great minority - hello...
as few ... there's only one Jesus, that's how few it is

and did that story sound "heavenly" to you?:)
 

ArtsieSteph

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I have a hard time balancing "being childlike" and being...not immature but...maybe too interested in childish things? Playing too much as opposed to being "responsible."
 

Leastamongmany

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being childlike doesn't not mean throwing tantrums, because God doesn't want us to throw tantrums like infants
which is a clear example that we don't want to include even childish behaviors

but bearing attributes like humility, trusting, dependence, and forgiveness

instead of analyzing, let's be childlike,
ready for story time? YAY!

once upon a time, the child likes the look of a new unique looking toy

the grown up sees this, and consider it to be a perfect gift for the child
when the child is frequently rewarded by that same grown-up, the child would consider that rewarding grown-up as a favorite


if toys get unintentionally broken, the grown up can comfort the child and share the concept of "sin" and "broken creation"

the grown up decides to give another toy that the child likes as a replacement, and interestingly the child has no worries of the risk of breaking it


with no worries whatsoever, the child freely receives, like now is all that matters

the grown up also teaches patiently how to be better stewards of the toy and be more careful. (character building)

The child loves imitation, and the two favorite toy is the one that resembles the favorite grown-up and the child that loves the two favorite toy.



it's not true that those with the most toys win

because, without the grownup to enjoy it, it will become "meaningless solitare" (mind as well watch a video of people playing toys and be bored of it)

may this story continues,
God bless
WOW!
 

p_rehbein

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In Scripture: the Faith, Love, and Pure Heart of a child.