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To: restornu
Matt.18 1 AT the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. 6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

And??? Does this say that children are not accountable? Or does it say that we have a command to teach the gospel to children and to bring them to Christ and not restrain them because of their young age?

I would point out that children do not choose to be born, they do not get to choose their family . They are totally dependent on the father and mother for all their life and needs..THAT is how we to come to Christ , helpless on our own , needing to depend on God for life.

"No one comes to me unless the Father draws him (john 6)

3,183 posted on 04/10/2004 6:16:49 PM PDT by RnMomof7 (Broomstick Jockey)
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To: RnMomof7
Only those who can comprhend be accountable!

Listen to the words of Christ, your Redeemer, your Lord and your God. Behold, I came into the world not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance;

the whole need no physician, but they that are sick;

wherefore, little children are whole, for they are not capable of committing sin;

wherefore the curse of Adam is taken from them in me, that it hath no power over them; and the law of circumcision is done away in me.
3,188 posted on 04/10/2004 6:24:06 PM PDT by restornu (Discerning eyes can read it in the ether!:)
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