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NASB | Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble and sin [by leading him away from My teaching], it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone [as large as one turned by a donkey] hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. [Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2] |
Subject: Do all little ones believe? |
Bible Note: Dear Cyclist, Greetings in the name of Jesus! Brother, a little fireworks is normal on a public forum. :-) Indeed, switching gears is also very normal. What began as a fairly straightforward question became a somewhat emotional issue. I have read carefully your posts, and looked into the Scriptures you used in reference. I continue to find little convincing argument for the innocence and-or blanket release of children from the sin of Adam. I base my beliefs on the lack of evidence, and my observation of the rebellious nature of children. I've said this same thing several times, so many will want to pin a 'broken record' label on me. "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me." Psalm 51:5 NASB. "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit." John 3:6 NASB. "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him." Proverbs 22:15 NASB. Yet again, I say that I have no desire to 'place' babies in hell. I simply find little concrete evidence they are in heaven. God is just. I rest in His justice. Mark 2:17 - We are saved from our sin, from the nature that curses us, not our actions. Therefore, we are saved by grace through faith, not because we decided to repent. Matthew 21:15 - I doubt these children were 'infants and babes.' They were most probably the children of believers. We DON'T know. So don't presume. John 20:23 - WE don't forgive (to salvation) anyone. James 4:17 - Children are aware they are sinning. They know when they take another chold's toy that it is not right. They know to displease the one who feeds them is not right. In any case, many adults 'sin in ignorance' and are accountable. This is the sin of foolishness. 2 Timothy 2:19 - Amen! Friend, it is late. Good night and God bless. In Christ Jesus, charis |