Selah · Answered from Scripture
What does the Bible say about children?
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Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalms 127:3
But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”
Matthew 19:14
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
Ephesians 6:1
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).
A reflection
The Bible presents children as a precious gift from the Lord, seen as a heritage and reward (Psalms 127:3). Jesus emphasizes their importance, suggesting that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who possess the same humility and simplicity found in children (Matthew 19:14). Additionally, there is a call for parents to provide guidance and nurturing, instilling in them the ways of the Lord (Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4).
This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.
Where traditions read it
- Catholic
- Children are viewed as innocent and closer to God, emphasizing the need to uphold their purity and teach them the faith.
- Orthodox
- Like the Catholic tradition, Orthodox teachings stress humility and innocence, calling for adults to become like children to understand the kingdom of heaven.
- Protestant
- Protestant teachings focus on the responsibility of parents to educate children in faith, urging them to nurture and guide their spiritual development.
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