Warning Against Offenses
Do you see the glorious progression in what Jesus is teaching you thus far in Matthew 18? The rise of pride that battles for power and position was countered by Spirit wrought humility, seen in a heart of service and reception of even the least of these. As Jesus has welcomed them, so must you with open arms! As you grasp more of the value and importance of true, godly humility in your service to Christ and His people, may this lesson of the practical effect of such humility being manifest in your loving those that Jesus loves, and hating what Jesus hates, in your loving the little lambs, and your hating sin.