Accepted Quote by John Ruskin
“If you want to work for the kingdom of God, and to bring it, and enter into it, there is just one condition to be first accepted. You must enter into it as children, or not at all.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Kingdom of God, 1885
To belong to God's kingdom you must adopt childlike humility and trust, otherwise you cannot enter.
In simple terms: Be humble and trusting like a child to join God's kingdom.
Key Takeaway
Adopt childlike humility.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church community
- personal prayer
- missionary work
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
entrance condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate childlike trust today?
- What barriers prevent you from being humble?
A Different Perspective
Childlike trust may be seen as naive or impractical in complex societies.
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