And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.
To receive one such child is to receive one humble and meek, possessed of Christ's own spirit. The word "receive" means to approve, love, and treat with kindness. Whoever does this because the person bears that spirit loves Christ Himself; the connection is unbreakable.
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Such humble Christians are exceeding dear to Christ; whatever kindness shown them for His sake, He reckons as shown to Himself. The union between Christ and His members runs so deep that all good or evil done unto them, He accounts as done unto Himself.
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By "little child" Christ means one meek and lowly, free from pride and ambition. Whoever receives such a disciple into his house or heart, embracing the Gospel with faith and love, receives Christ Himself; the respect shown to them is reckoned as shown to Him in person. This cuts off all excuse for the proud and haughty to claim His name.
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