What does the Bible say about kids?
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The Bible teaches that children are a precious gift from God, welcomed into his covenant community, and called to grow in faith, wisdom, and obedience. Genesis 1:28 presents them as part of God’s good purpose for human families, while Zechariah 8:5 pictures their joyful presence as a sign of restored peace. Jesus warmly receives children in Luke 18:16-17 and Matthew 19:14, showing that they must not be kept from him and that all believers must receive God’s kingdom with humble dependence. Proverbs 10:1 recognizes the real moral influence of children within families, and 1 Timothy 4:12 reminds young believers that faithful character can honor Christ at any age.
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- 1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
- Zechariah 8:5
The streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing in its streets."
- Genesis 1:28
God blessed them. God said to them, "Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
- Luke 18:16-17
[16] Jesus summoned them, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and don't hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. [17] Most assuredly, I tell you, whoever doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it."
- Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; But a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
- Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven."
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