[metmom]

Jesus never sinned.

He could not have, or rather would not have, done *misdeeds* or mischievous things.

[Rockingham]

Young children are without sin since they lack the capacity for moral reason. A toddler does not sin when he spills his cereal, even if he does so in childish defiance or intending mischief. And yes, Jesus was not just human, but was also a human child for a time.

The story from the Gospel of Thomas come at a moment when Jesus is still a young boy, so he is not committing sin against sabbath law. Joseph reproves him gently as a way of instructing him in the importance of sabbath. And, as I pointed out, Joseph imposes no punishment.