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Cherish the Children:

FRONT: Cherish the Children

BACK: . . . Because they are the "greatest."

"Whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:4 NIV).

Jesus uses a child to redefine greatness. The "greatest" is the one who, like a child, is in greatest need of care, nurture, and protection. A "child" is anyone who is vulnerable, unable to help themselves. Thus, a "child" is: the baby in the womb, the pregnant teen, the post-abortive man or women, the elderly, the ill, and people with disabilities.

. . . Because they are Jesus.

"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me" (Matthew 18:5 NIV).

Jesus uses a child to teach true compassion. Compassion means to "suffer with." It is not compassionate to eliminate those who suffer or those we think will suffer. Compassion involves caring for and helping those unable to help themselves. Compassion is serving Jesus in our service to others.

. . . Because they are precious.

"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven"
(Matthew 18:10-11 NIV).

Jesus uses a child to show how precious life is. Those in need are known and valued by our heavenly Father. God exalts the lowly. This is what He calls us to do.

So Cherish the Children . . .

Defend and protect those not yet born by educating others about their God-given value.
Support pregnancy centers that help women choose life and support them in that choice.
Reach out with Christ’s forgiveness to those who have made wrong choices.
Visit the homebound, the elderly, those with disabilities. Let them know they are cared for and about.