Who are the little children in the eyes of the Lord?
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They Children just believe. When my baby.. haha still my baby hes 33.. when he was like 4 in preschool always hung around Adana but she wanted nothing to do with him. So one day I told him we will pray about this. God knows how to whisper and kids will listen and believe it when we get older we stop. So I told him God will whisper to her. I think a week or so later when I came to pick him up.. always always early. He got up and Adena gets up comes over and hugs him. That blew me away.
We know kids believe. Santa?
We know kids believe. Santa?
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It seems like Children are Dependents.
Therefore, only those who depending to God are his Children.
When it comes in Spirituality, God wants his children to be dependent on him.
According to God when it comes to the word of God, his children must not trust other people and lean not unto own understanding.
JEREMIAH 17:5
5 Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.
PROVERBS 3:5
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
It seems like Children are Dependents.
Therefore, only those who depending to God are his Children.
When it comes in Spirituality, God wants his children to be dependent on him.
According to God when it comes to the word of God, his children must not trust other people and lean not unto own understanding.
JEREMIAH 17:5
5 Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.
PROVERBS 3:5
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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Kids know, people take away them knowing, many a times not aware themselves not mature either. Lost in anger and frustration.
When a child is first born that Child is born dependent
How so? by the umbilical cord, that gets cut when one comes out of the womb
Nine months that baby ate, breathed and lived because Mom lived. Did everything for that baby. That Baby lived, because Mom lived, now I live because God lives. How about anyone else? So you can see their dependency, born dependent
To be taught to remain dependent yet transferred to God's lead with encouragement not punishment, discipline, it should be to me, in place of punishment today. At least this I now see after going through under Law first and being so guilty, and prideful at times, I was stressed out to the max. Because I got taught to be In-dependent, no dependency on God (only by what I was doing or not doing), that began after two years remaining dependent on whoever brought me up.
As a child I knew, then authority of flesh entered in and got me lost in it, already lost in need of meat now, and became worse than others around me and yet wanted to live, but was taught I won't unless I obey. God was used in this to get their way and make me obey lies, that I got lost in and rebellious. Sin took occasion by the commands of others.
Should not a parent(s) teach their children inner-dependency on God that they are born with the knowledge of God at birth? what a mess being in this world and not be born new to raise a child true. Only think we are by Law, what a mess still, To me at least this I now see in thanksgiving and praise to God to set me free from under law to uphold law, and love all in Father's love of 1 Cor 13:4-7
Born dependent everyone is born dependent. Then each are turned to what that person raising them wants them to be. Never taught inner-dependency on God Father and Son as Won for them to get through it all, growing up after no more need of milk to the need of eating meat of God Father and Son who won for them to rest in. We the people are to raise up our children to depend on God, yet do we do that, y'all? Is punishing and rewarding children working, what are we teaching them Rebellion? by not teaching truth to them compassionate true love of God given us by Son as risen? only telling them to do or else attitudes, God will get them. Oh boy, what a lie.
The word is dependency on Father and Son as Won for them to be well in their soul, (Jesus was 100% dependent on Father, our turn! understanding confidently all flesh dies. Might as well live new presently, daily, as if flesh is already dead you think? Romans 6:12 to
Acts 28:17
When a child is first born that Child is born dependent
How so? by the umbilical cord, that gets cut when one comes out of the womb
Nine months that baby ate, breathed and lived because Mom lived. Did everything for that baby. That Baby lived, because Mom lived, now I live because God lives. How about anyone else? So you can see their dependency, born dependent
To be taught to remain dependent yet transferred to God's lead with encouragement not punishment, discipline, it should be to me, in place of punishment today. At least this I now see after going through under Law first and being so guilty, and prideful at times, I was stressed out to the max. Because I got taught to be In-dependent, no dependency on God (only by what I was doing or not doing), that began after two years remaining dependent on whoever brought me up.
As a child I knew, then authority of flesh entered in and got me lost in it, already lost in need of meat now, and became worse than others around me and yet wanted to live, but was taught I won't unless I obey. God was used in this to get their way and make me obey lies, that I got lost in and rebellious. Sin took occasion by the commands of others.
Should not a parent(s) teach their children inner-dependency on God that they are born with the knowledge of God at birth? what a mess being in this world and not be born new to raise a child true. Only think we are by Law, what a mess still, To me at least this I now see in thanksgiving and praise to God to set me free from under law to uphold law, and love all in Father's love of 1 Cor 13:4-7
Born dependent everyone is born dependent. Then each are turned to what that person raising them wants them to be. Never taught inner-dependency on God Father and Son as Won for them to get through it all, growing up after no more need of milk to the need of eating meat of God Father and Son who won for them to rest in. We the people are to raise up our children to depend on God, yet do we do that, y'all? Is punishing and rewarding children working, what are we teaching them Rebellion? by not teaching truth to them compassionate true love of God given us by Son as risen? only telling them to do or else attitudes, God will get them. Oh boy, what a lie.
The word is dependency on Father and Son as Won for them to be well in their soul, (Jesus was 100% dependent on Father, our turn! understanding confidently all flesh dies. Might as well live new presently, daily, as if flesh is already dead you think? Romans 6:12 to
Acts 28:17
yes you quoted
Yes, children can be taught to believe what is right or wrong
According to who? God seeks us each personally that is what I see and we are all first born with the truth knowing what is right and or wrong, having the free choice to choose.
So, we get in the mix, what? what a mess you think?
1 John 2:27
But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, in your hearts, so that you don’t need anyone to teach you what is right. For he teaches you all things, and he is the Truth, and no liar; and so, just as he has said, you must live in Christ, never to depart from him.
For me to depend on me, my own thought(s) or anyone else's thought(s) trips people up in the love call of God given all at the cross in reconciliation first to all. then new life is now offered in the risen Christ to stand in belief to it as said in Col 1:21-23 made new as perfect, not of self, only of God for us all wow! woke up
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Yes, children can be taught to believe what is right or wrong
According to who? God seeks us each personally that is what I see and we are all first born with the truth knowing what is right and or wrong, having the free choice to choose.
So, we get in the mix, what? what a mess you think?
1 John 2:27
But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, in your hearts, so that you don’t need anyone to teach you what is right. For he teaches you all things, and he is the Truth, and no liar; and so, just as he has said, you must live in Christ, never to depart from him.
For me to depend on me, my own thought(s) or anyone else's thought(s) trips people up in the love call of God given all at the cross in reconciliation first to all. then new life is now offered in the risen Christ to stand in belief to it as said in Col 1:21-23 made new as perfect, not of self, only of God for us all wow! woke up
thanks
Thanks Godsgood for your mention of this verse. 'Little children' is a phrase used to describe all true believers. Even in the verse you quoted, we can see that. That is because the verse says that when one is converted they become as 'little children'. Even if they are older than children physically. The name 'Paul', for example, means 'little'. And yet Paul was an adult when he was converted. Other scriptures showing that the term is referring to all true believers are:
"Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen "
"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. "
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. "
"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. "
"And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. "
"Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time."
" I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. "
"I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. "
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. "
"Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen "
"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. "
"My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. "
"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. "
"And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. "
"Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time."
" I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. "
"I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. "
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. "
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The Bible Knowledge Commentary
While still in the city of Capernaum, the disciples asked Jesus a question they had undoubtedly been pondering among themselves: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? The disciples were still anticipating an earthly kingdom and wondering what great positions they would have.
In response Jesus took a little child (paidion), who had no rights according to the Law, and stood him in their midst. He told the disciples a change in their thinking was necessary. Greatness in the kingdom was not based on great works or words, but on childlike humility of spirit.
While still in the city of Capernaum, the disciples asked Jesus a question they had undoubtedly been pondering among themselves: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? The disciples were still anticipating an earthly kingdom and wondering what great positions they would have.
In response Jesus took a little child (paidion), who had no rights according to the Law, and stood him in their midst. He told the disciples a change in their thinking was necessary. Greatness in the kingdom was not based on great works or words, but on childlike humility of spirit.
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When Saul of Tarsus studied in a bible school was never a Little Children of God because he Trusted Man (Jeremiah 17:5) to have the knowledge about the word of God.
ACTS 22:3
3 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
All he learned from Gamaliel he considered it as losses.
PHILIPPIANS 3:8
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
When he became Little Children of God and his name became Paul, he never trusted Man again but God to teach him.
JAMES 1:5-8
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Although Paul and Jesus Christ never met face to face (Unlike 11 Apostles) but Jesus Christ in on his way he taught Paul about the words of God.
GALATIANS 1:11-12
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
This is why almost books in New Testament have written by Paul. All these is from Jesus Christ.
The situation of Paul by that time is same as our situation today in which Jesus Christ is no longer in this world.
But if we want to become God's Little Children we must trust God to teach us about God's words and never ask any man.
When Saul of Tarsus studied in a bible school was never a Little Children of God because he Trusted Man (Jeremiah 17:5) to have the knowledge about the word of God.
ACTS 22:3
3 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
All he learned from Gamaliel he considered it as losses.
PHILIPPIANS 3:8
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
When he became Little Children of God and his name became Paul, he never trusted Man again but God to teach him.
JAMES 1:5-8
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Although Paul and Jesus Christ never met face to face (Unlike 11 Apostles) but Jesus Christ in on his way he taught Paul about the words of God.
GALATIANS 1:11-12
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
This is why almost books in New Testament have written by Paul. All these is from Jesus Christ.
The situation of Paul by that time is same as our situation today in which Jesus Christ is no longer in this world.
But if we want to become God's Little Children we must trust God to teach us about God's words and never ask any man.
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Your Quote here
We are all God's children, because God made us all, with Adam and Eve.
This is a False Statement here Folks ------we are not all God's Children ------we are God's Creation ----
I say ------No where in Scripture does it say we are all God's children --We Humans have just taken that we are created in God's image and have assumed we are all God's children ----this is False doctrine -
John 1 tells you that ---verses 12 and 13 AMP
12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him,
He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
13 who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified].
Romans 9 verse 8 AMP ---also tells you that
6 However, it is not as though God’s word has failed [coming to nothing]. For not all who are descended from Israel (Jacob) are [the true] Israel;
7 and they are not all the children of Abraham because they are his descendants [by blood], but [the promise was]: “Your descendants will be named through Isaac” [though Abraham had other sons].
8 That is, it is not the children of the body [Abraham’s natural descendants] who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are counted as [Abraham’s true] descendants.
I say ------Don't get deceived by people who do not know Scripture
We are all God's children, because God made us all, with Adam and Eve.
This is a False Statement here Folks ------we are not all God's Children ------we are God's Creation ----
I say ------No where in Scripture does it say we are all God's children --We Humans have just taken that we are created in God's image and have assumed we are all God's children ----this is False doctrine -
John 1 tells you that ---verses 12 and 13 AMP
12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him,
He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name—
13 who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse], nor of the will of man [that of a natural father], but of God [that is, a divine and supernatural birth—they are born of God—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified].
Romans 9 verse 8 AMP ---also tells you that
6 However, it is not as though God’s word has failed [coming to nothing]. For not all who are descended from Israel (Jacob) are [the true] Israel;
7 and they are not all the children of Abraham because they are his descendants [by blood], but [the promise was]: “Your descendants will be named through Isaac” [though Abraham had other sons].
8 That is, it is not the children of the body [Abraham’s natural descendants] who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are counted as [Abraham’s true] descendants.
I say ------Don't get deceived by people who do not know Scripture
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The Amplified Bible gives you the meaning of this scripture ------
Matthew 18:3
Amplified Bible
3 and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self—your old way of thinking, live changed lives] and become like children [trusting, humble, and forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3
Amplified Bible
3 and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self—your old way of thinking, live changed lives] and become like children [trusting, humble, and forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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All, trees are identified by the fruit each bears. We the people Bare fruit too, thank you
For me, the change in me, I take no credit to me in this change that supernaturally changed me, by God for me, from the first day I chose to believe. Justified by God, then been learning sanctified (sealed by God to see truth) ever since responding in thanksgiving and praise and seeing new in mistakes made. God himself never forsaking anyone, at least me this I see and am thankful for this gift given. Whenever I begin to get angry over anything, I stopped and sit still, and let it pass, to see truth from God for me over error. (Even though feelings are trying to get me in troubles again)
Sometimes, many times presently I hear let it pass and then see it put behind me as Paul talks of in Phil 3:12-15. I put past behind me and move forward
I had to go in prayer, trust to God to hear what and how!
I got asked, how fast is anything past, that is done right or wrong? I said in a heart beat, even before I can blink.
I heard exactly. therefore as fast as anything done wrong or right it is past, it remains forgiven from me in Son as risen for you to learn from and do better as I told the Woman in John 8 to go and sin no more, amazing seeing all those accusers and each one left and then Jesus, as perfect still did not accuse her either and he was/is without sin.
So I see to not accuse or excuse, just sit still and hear the truth of Luke 21:14-15/
Thanks as I vent again
For me, the change in me, I take no credit to me in this change that supernaturally changed me, by God for me, from the first day I chose to believe. Justified by God, then been learning sanctified (sealed by God to see truth) ever since responding in thanksgiving and praise and seeing new in mistakes made. God himself never forsaking anyone, at least me this I see and am thankful for this gift given. Whenever I begin to get angry over anything, I stopped and sit still, and let it pass, to see truth from God for me over error. (Even though feelings are trying to get me in troubles again)
Sometimes, many times presently I hear let it pass and then see it put behind me as Paul talks of in Phil 3:12-15. I put past behind me and move forward
I had to go in prayer, trust to God to hear what and how!
I got asked, how fast is anything past, that is done right or wrong? I said in a heart beat, even before I can blink.
I heard exactly. therefore as fast as anything done wrong or right it is past, it remains forgiven from me in Son as risen for you to learn from and do better as I told the Woman in John 8 to go and sin no more, amazing seeing all those accusers and each one left and then Jesus, as perfect still did not accuse her either and he was/is without sin.
So I see to not accuse or excuse, just sit still and hear the truth of Luke 21:14-15/
Thanks as I vent again