For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom

he stood in the middle of the room, and said,

“I’m telling you, once and for all, that unless you

return to square one and start over like

children, you’re not even going to get a look at

the kingdom, let alone get in. Whoever becomes

simple and elemental again, like this child, will

rank high in God’s kingdom. What’s more, when

you receive the childlike on my account, it’s the

same as receiving me.

Matthew 18:2-5 (The Message)