Some of us may think that to be great, we must have lots of money and property. With such wealth, we think we can buy respect and admiration from others. Some of us may think that to be great, we must be highly educated, thinking that people would treat us like a sage or a wise person. Some of us may think that to be great, we must have lots of titles and honours, thinking that we could be greeted and respected widely wherever we go. However, what is greatness really?
In today's Gospel, Jesus taught His disciples: "'Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' So he called a little child to him and set the child in front of them. Then he said, 'I tell you solemnly, unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. And so, the one who makes himself as little as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.'" Little children learn to depend on their elders and parents for help and guidance. In the same way, like little children, we learn to be humble and depend on our Heavenly Father for His help, guidance and providence. We begin to realise that being great is not for ourselves, but for the glory of God. Are we still chasing after temporary greatness here on earth, or are we striving towards eternal greatness in heaven?
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