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The Children At Play.
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2026 (message contributor)
Summary: Any excuse will do.
THE CHILDREN AT PLAY.
Matthew 11:16-19.
MATTHEW 11:16-17. The children were out in the market place, wanting to play in the streets. ‘Let’s play weddings,’ suggested the girls: but the boys would not. ‘Let’s play funerals,’ countered the boys: but the girls would not.
MATTHEW 11:18. A preacher came, austere in his appearance, sparing in his diet, and uncompromising in his message. ‘Too serious,’ complained the people: “he hath a devil.” Yet that preacher was the herald and forerunner of the Saviour of the World.
MATTHEW 11:19. Another preacher came, eating and drinking like any other man. ‘Too much levity,’ complained the people: after all, He allowed the congregation to invite “publicans and sinners” to parties, and personally sat at table with them. Yet that preacher is the Saviour of the World.
There is no pleasing some people. If they make up their minds not to put their trust in Jesus, any excuse will suffice to prevent commitment. Yet the true Wisdom is revealed to - and in - the children of God.
