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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

This "becoming as a small child" is the "path" you are talking about. So can you explain what this path is?

I feel the difference between their discussion and a small child is that they wanted to classify, categorize, and qualify the various historical figures whereas a small child simply wants to experience. That was the point of my example with the piano. When the child sees the piano they want to play it, they have no thought as to who the great piano players in history were, nor does that matter to them. The piano is cool because they get to experience it.

I suppose there's some logic to it. But the reason I see Jesus hiding himself and not revealing himself was because of sin, not lack of enthusiasm/curiosity.

John 2:24,25 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew all men. He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

Isaiah 11:3 And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear,

Matthew 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, "Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

Jesus knew he was from God and returning to God (John 13:3). He knew he was the Only Begotten Son of the Father (too many citations to bother with). But he would not reveal himself, but continually went away and hid, or "withdrew himself" (again, many citations in the gospels).

Now contrast that to the disciples who as corrupted human vessels wanted to be something. "And they were arguing which one of them was greatest" - multiple citations.

So, what is a "child" in this context? Without sin? No. With curiosity/cooperation to God's will? Yes, see, e.g., "here is a little boy with 5 small loaves and 2 small fish". The child didn't despise his "little" portion but the disciples did - "what are these (small) among so many (large)?" This is the fallen, sinful mind at work. Looking at the outward thing. The Jews were expecting a "big man" to show up, but Jesus showed up riding on a donkey's colt.

The main thing the child is in this context is "least of all". Small, despised, rejected as of little value. "Tell these children to shut up!!" ~Luke 19:37-40

Jesus was Master (Kurios, Lord) but washed their feet, was great but became small on our behalf. Should not we? And yes, that includes being curious when God gives you a piano. Don't despise the day of small things. But don't think you are "great" just because you can play piano.

Everyone has a gift. That includes your neighbor. But don't presume your gift is bigger than someone else's. Nee did just that. He was the Big Man in the Room. And Lee saw what a successful move that was, and followed suit.

But it is not in the "ministry", unless it is the Ministry of the Kingdom of Self.

From an LSM document on Titus Chu:

In spite of Brother Lee's efforts, Titus and his work were never blended into the one work in the Lord's recovery. At the end, Titus' person and his work were untouched and untouchable.

Could we not say the exact same thing of WL? His person and work were untouchable? Then what was the crime?

What concerned Brother Lee as much as Titus' divisive work was that many co-workers were inwardly following Titus and not following the ministry.

Couldn't we also say many were inwardly following WL and not following the ministry of TC? Then what was the crime?

Ambition? Who is ambitious, here? The ministry here seems to be of a veritable ravening wolf. The moral of the story -- don't try to be a "great spiritual person on the earth." Let God be great.

https://afaithfulword.org/articles/BriefAccount/