"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 18:3)

Christ Taught a Christian Must Become as a Child:

1. Humble (Matt. 15:21-28; 18:4;Rom. 12:3).

2. Grow (1 Pet. 2:1-5; Heb. 5:12-14; 2 Tim. 2:15).

3. Obedient (Eph. 6:1-3; Heb. 5:8-9; Acts 5:29; 2 Thess. 3:14).

4. Pure (1 Tim. 5:22; 2 Tim. 2:19; James 1:27).

5. Free from Malice (1 Cor. 14:20; Eph. 4:26; Gal. 5:19-21).

6. Desire to Imitate Father (1 Cor. 13:11; 3 John 11; Phil. 4:9).

7. Confess Wrongs (James 5:16; 1 John 1:9; Matt. 5:23-24).

8. Dependent on Father (1 Tim. 5:8; Matt. 6:11, 33).

9. Loves Family Fellowship (Heb. 10:25).

10. Loves God's Word (2 Tim. 3:14-15; 2 Tim. 1:5). (From Frank L. Smith in Pulpit Helps, June, 1992)