Obviously Ty is an intelligent child, not your average 10 year old. He is knowledgeable about politics, and knows exactly who Chris is, including his voting record.
Ty is not intimidated by Chris, and is able to more than keep up his end of the verbal repartee, which Chris encourages. It is refreshing for Chris to be approached by someone with no deceit, no hidden agenda.
Jerry is in a state of disbelief and questions Ty about who he really is, but Chris recognizes a genuine, unpretentious exchange when he sees one. Far from being taken aback when Ty is brutally honest with him, he invites more of the same. He is authentically interested in what Ty thinks and feels.
He encourages Ty to share his thoughts and opinions openly.
Jesus encourages us to be open with Him as well. He cares about everything we care about. He wants us to bring all our concerns to Him, and talk over everything that is on our mind.
Why?
Because He wants a relationship with us. He cares so deeply about everything in our lives. No issue is too big or too small to discuss with Him. This open, honest, free-flowing dialogue with Jesus is also known as prayer.
Jesus encourages openness and honesty in prayer. He wants us to approach him the same way little children approach Him.
“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child
is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 18:3-4
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