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1 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | humility | 224785 | ||
In Ezekiel 18:20, God promise' us that the Children shall not bear the sin of the parents neither shall the parents, the children. My question then is, why did He destroy the children along with the parents in some of the cities that were His enemies? | ||||||
2 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | Inquisitor | 224834 | ||
Another good reason in addition to those you've been given is the innocence of children. Thus they're assured a place in Heaven. There are several verses confirming this but one of the strongest is from the Lord Himself in Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” As you've indicated it's sometimes difficult to understand all of what our God does and the decisions He makes. To that I can only respond with Is 55:8 “ For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. 9 “ For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. So we must simply accept the idea that our God truly is all powerful, all knowing much like a child simply accepts this idea about his parents. I hope this helps and God bless, Inquisitor |
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3 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | azurelaw | 224836 | ||
Dear Inquisitor, You say: Thus they're (children) assured a place in Heaven. However, scripture teaches that we are sinful even in our mother's womb. So how could children be innocent? Ps 51:5 Behold, I was brought forth in [a state of] iniquity; my mother was sinful who conceived me [and I too am sinful]. [John 3:6; Rom. 5:12; Eph. 2:3.] Shalom Azure |
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4 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | Inquisitor | 224837 | ||
You're referring to a very old and continuing controversy, "the inheritance of original sin," in which I don't believe. I've been taught that these passages are referring to the fact that we're all human and will eventually need the saving Grace from our Lord upon obeying his Commands for Salvation. How do you rationalize and make these verse harmonize with each other (Matt 19:14) and God's Word? Tough controversy but I'm certain God's Word will prevail. God bless, Inquisitor |
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5 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | azurelaw | 224838 | ||
Read Matt 19:14 in context to see what is Jesus' teaching to His disciple. Consider the cultural background in the passage : women, children - their status in the Jewish society. Contrasting the helpless and low class (children and women) with the rich young man relying on his own righteousness and richness. So, the message is not about children have a place secured in heaven for their innocence, but rebuking those deeming themselves high status (or of higher value and rich) and self-righteous but not depending on God. My 2 cents :-) Shalom Azure |
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6 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | Inquisitor | 224839 | ||
Dear and precious Azure, I can only respond with what I see in my Bible, NKJV, my preference: Jesus Blesses Little Children (This heading copied from the NKJV) Matt 19:13 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” 15 And He laid His hands on them and departed from there. As you say, looking at the context as in reading a newspaper, we see the first word "Then" in verse 13 which seems to endorse the heading and the separation of this story from the previous "paragraph. (Yes I know, the original Greek didn't have paragraphs or chapters or verses. That's a modern innovation.) But I think my point is made. For assistance, I can only call on Matthew Henry's Commentary as follows Commentary on Matthew 19:13-15 It is well when we come to Christ ourselves, and bring our children. Little children may be brought to Christ as needing, and being capable of receiving blessings from him, and having an interest in his intercession. We can but beg a blessing for them: Christ only can command the blessing. It is well for us, that Christ has more love and tenderness in him than the best of his disciples have. And let us learn of him not to discountenance any willing, well-meaning souls, in their seeking after Christ, though they are but weak. Those who are given to Christ, as part of his purchase, he will in no wise cast out. Therefore he takes it ill of all who forbid, and try to shut out those whom he has received. And all Christians should bring their children to the Saviour that he may bless them with spiritual blessings. End of Quote In conclusion, it only makes sense for us as parents to look at our small children (as in my grandchildren) and readily admit that it is non-sensical to think that a small baby is born with this inherited sin and is therefore a candidate for Hell. This would be true since they're not able to obey God's Commands for Salvation. No, I'm sorry, I just cannot believe in this interpretation about Inherited Sin. But I'm still praying for God's blessings on you and your studies, Inquisitor |
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7 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | Beja | 224840 | ||
Inquisitor, How then do you explain these passages? Psa 51:5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniqEph 2:3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, AND WERE BY NATURE CHILDREN OF WRATH, even as the rest. uity, And in sin my mother conceived me. (emphasis mine to show which part I want you to explain.) Rom 5:16-19 The gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification. For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. For as through the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. We must be very careful with this doctrine, because at the heart of Christianity lies this presupposition: A man can be judged by the merits or failures of another. If we take away that concept we have taken away the very gospel we preach. In Christ, Beja |
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8 | Why the children? | Num 33:55 | Beja | 224841 | ||
I have no idea how my cut and paisting smudged my first two verses together so allow me to repost them. Eph 2:3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, AND WERE BY NATURE CHILDREN OF WRATH, even as the rest. (emphasis mine to draw attention to the part I want you to explain.) Psa 51:5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me. |
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