[newgeezer]

Okay, I'll play along.

The kingdom of heaven is -- literally -- like a mustard seed. (It's only if you remove the word "like" that the literal interpretation is problematic.)

As for the second verse you referenced, I see no problem with taking it literally. Obviously, beyond the narrow, literal meaning, it has wider application.

[IMRight]

I completely agree with you. I don't see what the problem is?

I just thought they were cute verses.

:-)