What does it mean to become as a little child?
Matthew 18:3 "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
"At that same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. ... And whoso shall receive one such little child in My name receiveth Me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” [Matthew 18:1-3, 5, 6.] {Lt354-1907.11} Christ did not here refer to those who were little children in years, but to those who in simplicity of heart were seeking to follow His requirements. He would have all who walk in humble obedience to Him respected. He would have His hearers understand that it is not those who are educating themselves in the performance of sharp deeds to get advantage of their fellows who would have the most exalted place in the kingdom of heaven, but the humble child of God, who is seeking to practice the virtues of Christ in his dealings with others. The humble disciple of Christ, studying that character that is free from all guile and hypocrisy, and practicing the principles that governed His life, becomes changed into the same image. He is a partaker of the divine nature and escapes the corruptions that are in the world through lust. His submission to Christ enables him to be taught of God and to accept His teachings as a humble child." {Lt354-1907.12}