Dear friends, when it comes to protecting children, God’s word offers great wisdom and guidance. Children are a precious gift from God, and the Lord places great importance on their care and protection. As we are discussing this topic, we see clearly that God’s heart is deeply concerned with the well-being of the little ones.
In the Scriptures, we find various instances where God’s love for children is evident. For instance, Jesus Himself welcomed children with open arms, saying that the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. This tells us the value and innocence of children in the eyes of God. We must shield them from harm and guide them in the ways of righteousness.
One of the most significant examples is found in the story of Moses. As a baby, Moses’s life was in danger due to the decree of Pharaoh. However, through divine intervention and the bravery of his family, Moses was saved and went on to become a great leader. This story reminds us that God is always watching over His children and has plans for their future, plans to prosper them and not to harm them.
Moreover, the Bible teaches us to train up a child in the way they should go, so that when they are old, they will not depart from it. This speaks to the importance of instilling godly values and principles in children from a young age. By doing so, we protect their hearts and minds, ensuring they grow up with a strong moral foundation.
Dear brothers and sisters, as we reflect on these divine teachings, let us commit ourselves to be vigilant shepherds of the young. Let us provide them with a safe and nurturing environment, where they can grow in faith and wisdom. It is our sacred responsibility to protect their innocence and guide them toward the path of righteousness.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about protecting children.
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven”
— Matthew 18:10
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven”
— Matthew 19:14
“The King shall answer say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”
— Matthew 25:40
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God”
— Matthew 5:9
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God”
— Mark 10:14
“Whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, he were cast into the sea”
— Mark 9:42
“It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones”
— Luke 17:2
“But Jesus called them unto him, said, Suffer little children to come unto me, forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God”
— Luke 18:16
“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him”
— Psalm 103:13
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word”
— Psalm 119:9
“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord : the fruit of the womb is his reward”
— Psalm 127:3
“The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down”
— Psalm 146:9
“Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord”
— Psalm 34:11
“O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works”
— Psalm 71:17
“Defend the poor fatherless: do justice to the afflicted needyDeliver the poor needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked”
— Psalm 82:3-4
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes”
— Proverbs 13:24
“In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: his children shall have a place of refuge”
— Proverbs 14:26
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, whether it be right”
— Proverbs 20:11
“Train up a child in the way he should go: when he is old, he will not depart from it”
— Proverbs 22:6
“The rod reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame”
— Proverbs 29:15
“Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destructionOpen thy mouth, judge righteously, plead the cause of the poor needy”
— Proverbs 31:8-9
“Ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture admonition of the Lord”
— Ephesians 6:4
“Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged”
— Colossians 3:21
“He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless widow, loveth the stranger, in giving him food raiment”
— Deuteronomy 10:18
“Only take heed to thyself, keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, thy sons’ sons”
— Deuteronomy 4:9
“These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heartAnd thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, when thou risest up”
— Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow”
— Isaiah 1:17
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, carry them in his bosom, shall gently lead those that are with young”
— Isaiah 40:11
“All thy children shall be taught of the Lord ; great shall be the peace of thy children”
— Isaiah 54:13
“Pure religion undefiled before God the Father is this, To visit the fatherless widows in their affliction, to keep himself unspotted from the world”
— James 1:27
“Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless childIf thou afflict them in any wise, they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cryAnd my wrath shall wax hot, I will kill you with the sword; your wives shall be widows, your children fatherless”
— Exodus 22:22-24
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”
— Galatians 5:14
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, so fulfil the law of Christ”
— Galatians 6:2
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another”
— Romans 12:10
“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law”
— Romans 13:10
“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, not to please ourselves”
— Romans 15:1
“For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, simple concerning evil”
— Romans 16:19
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”
— John 14:27
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you”
— John 15:12
“Oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart”
— Zechariah 7:10
“He shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come smite the earth with a curse”
— Malachi 4:6
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others”
— Philippians 2:4
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these thingsThose things, which ye have both learned, received, heard, seen in me, do: the God of peace shall be with you”
— Philippians 4:8-9
“Let us consider one another to provoke unto love to good works”
— Hebrews 10:24
“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sinceritySound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you”
— Titus 2:7-8
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with thy God?”
— Micah 6:8
“Those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in GilgalAnd he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones?Then ye shall let your children know, saying, Israel came over this Jordan on dry landFor the Lord your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone overThat all the people of the earth might know the hand of the Lord , that it is mighty: that ye might fear the Lord your God for ever”
— Joshua 4:20-24
“Tell ye your children of it, let your children tell their children, their children another generation”
— Joel 1:3
“He lifted up his eyes, saw the women the children; said, Who are those with thee? he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant”
— Genesis 33:5
Conclusion
The Bible places a great emphasis on the protection and nurturing of children, underscoring their value in God’s eyes. Verses such as Psalm 127:3, Matthew 18:10, and Proverbs 22:6 highlight the importance of safeguarding their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. From these scriptures, we learn that children are a heritage from the Lord and must be treated with utmost care and love. We are called to be vigilant, to teach them the ways of righteousness, and to shield them from harm. Applying these principles in our lives means being proactive in creating safe environments, being role models of faith and integrity, and advocating for their rights and needs. By doing so, we honor God’s command and contribute to raising a generation that acknowledges and reveres Him.