Passage of the Day - December 21, 2012

Luke 18:15-17

¹⁵ And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. ¹⁶ But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁷ Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”

This passage shows the importance babies and children are to Jesus.  Before we rebuke those who bring their babies to be baptized into Christ, we must make sure we are not violating Jesus’ command to not hinder them.

This particular passage, along with its associated passage in Matthew 19:13-15, is very haunting in this analysis of baptism.  How can I be sure that denying my own children baptism is the correct thing to do?  It’s all fun and games until it involves your own kids.

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