Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Blessing the Children,”pp. 511–517; “ ‘One Thing Thou Lackest,’ ” pp. 518–523, in The Desireof Ages.“Jesus was ever a lover of children. He accepted their childishsympathy and their open, unaffected love. The grateful praise fromtheir pure lips was music in His ears, and refreshed His spirit whenoppressed by contact with crafty and hypocritical men. Wherever theSaviour went, the benignity of His countenance, and His gentle, kindlymanner won the love and confidence of children.”—Ellen G. White,The Desire of Ages, p. 511.“To those who, like the young ruler, are in high positions of trustand have great possessions, it may seem too great a sacrifice to giveup all in order to follow Christ. But this is the rule of conduct for allwho would become His disciples. Nothing short of obedience can beaccepted. Self-surrender is the substance of the teachings of Christ.Often it is presented and enjoined in language that seems authoritative,because there is no other way to save man than to cut away those thingswhich, if entertained, will demoralize the whole being.”—The Desireof Ages, p. 523.Discussion Questions:Ê What are ways that you can help children and young peoplestay connected to Christ and the church congregation? Why is itso important that we do this?Ë We sometimes hear people say that they don’t care aboutmoney. That is not true. Everyone cares about money, and thereis nothing wrong with that. What, then, can be the problem withmoney, and why must faithful Christians, either rich or poor, becareful in how they relate to money?Ì If Jesus were to ask you, “What do you want Me to do foryou?” how would you respond?Í Dwell more on Jesus’ words in Mark 10:43–45. What does itmean to live like this? How do we learn to serve as opposed tobeing served? What does this mean in regard to how we live andinteract with others?