Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Your Father in heaven doesn't want a single one of these little ones to be lost, not even one.
God's not okay with losing anyone, especially the vulnerable ones.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 18, Jesus is teaching his disciples about the importance of humility and caring for the vulnerable, using the example of children as a symbol of those who are spiritually dependent. This verse concludes a section that includes the parable of the lost sheep, where Jesus illustrates God's pursuit of even one straying individual, emphasizing that no one should be disregarded. In the cultural context of first-century Judaism, children were often marginalized in society, and Jesus' words highlight God's profound concern for the lowly and overlooked.
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