Mere Children

“See that you never despise any of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven are continually in the presence of my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18: 10)

God loves the little ones, the “mere children.” What is Christ’s teaching on little children?

• Allow the little children to come to me, for it such as these that belong the kingdom of God.


• Unless you receive the kingdom of heaven as these little ones, you shall not see it.


• Whoever corrupts these little ones will suffer dearly for it.


• Do not despise any of these little ones.

It is clear that Jesus has a preferential option for little children. What is our attitude to little children? Is it marked by impatience, prejudice and even cruelty?

Lord teach us to love little children as you do.