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• Live worthy, Eph. 4:1; Phil. 1:27

• Danger of self-approval, 2 Cor. 10:12 (1 Cor. 4:3-4); Gal. 6:3-5

• Greatness in kingdom: Like a little child, Matthew 18:1-4; 19:13-15 (Luke 18:15-17)

• There are child-like qualities we must have to be faithful members of the kingdom of heaven

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“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4)

• In the sight of God, Jas. 4:10–Subjection to God–Resist devil–Draw near to God–Cleanse hands and purify heart

–Singular minds that mourn over sin, Jas. 4:7-9 (Matt. 5:3-4)

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“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4)

•Among each other, Eph. 4:2; 1 Pet. 5:5–To have unity, service and forgiveness (Rom. 12:15-16)

–Produces qualities that bind us together in the kingdom, Col. 3:12-15

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•Dependency: We need help to reach heaven, Jer. 10:23; Prov. 14:12–Grace and mercy, Eph. 2:4-8–Guidance, Psalm 119:105–Strength to endure, 2 Cor.

12:10–Every blessing, Eph. 1:3

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•Trust: No doubt that God supplies every need, Phil. 4:19–“I will…you shall”, Matt. 11:28-30–When we sin, 1 Jno. 2:1-2–Burdens to carry, Heb. 13:5-6–Needs of life, Matt. 6:33-34

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• Must be pure in our…– Heart, Matt. 5:8– Conscience, 1 Tim. 1:5; 3:9– Thoughts, Phil. 4:8– Speech, Eph. 4:29– Religion, James 1:27

• Personal responsibility, Titus 1:15-16–Does not just happen, Jas. 4:8–Be an example, 1 Tim. 4:12–Diligently guard yourself,

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• Integrity toward God and toward others–Toward God, Matthew 5:20;

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S •Eager to learn and to grow, Heb. 5:12-14; 1 Pet. 2:2

•Eager for approval, Luke 6:46

•Zeal for God, Titus 2:14

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•Moral obligation to love, Romans 13:8-10–Love freely and innocently, like children

–Always have love’s commitment toward others, Matthew 5:43-48

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• Innocent of sin• Be converted and enter the kingdom, Matt. 18:3• Be a worthy citizen of

heaven, Phil. 1:2711