"Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
-Luke 18:16-17
When Jesus Christ, our Savior and the Creator of our universe, called the little ones to Him, He wasn't just reaching out and serving. He was showing us how we should live our lives in meekness, even while we care for these precious children of our Heavenly Father.
Some of the most moving moments from the Bible and Book of Mormon involve our Savior surrounded by small children:
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Our prophet and apostles have followed the Savior's example by embracing little children and living lives of humility and charity. Check out these beautiful and touching moments of apostles with little children.
President Monson as an apostle with little children. (Photo from LDS.org)
Elder Ballard handing out medals to children who finished the "Joseph's Miracle Run." (Photo from Deseret News)
Elder Nelson with his wife holding a young boy at the Brazilian Stake Conference. (Photo from Deseret News)
Elder Christofferson shaking hands with children in a meeting in England. (Photo from Deseret News)
Elder Cook greeting a child attending a member meeting in Manaus, Brazil. (Photo from Deseret News)
President Uchtdorf joins with children in Guatemala to send greetings to President Monson. (Photo from LDS.org)
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President Nelson with his family. (Photo from LDS.org)
President Nelson and Elder Holland with children who participated in an LDS British pageant. (Photo from LDS Church News)
President Uchtdorf with children in Guatemala. (Photo from LDS.org)
President Monson helps Hunter Reidhead, 5, apply mortar to the cornerstone of the Gila Valley Temple, Arizona. (Photo from Deseret News)