3383.— Salvation of Children
By Editor
(1) Does the Bible teach that all children of godly parents under the age of accountability, or the age of deciding for themselves, shall be saved? (2) If so, are they included in the 144,000 of the last generation? (3) Is it possible for a mother alone to meet outside influences and train her children aright without Sabbath-school or church privileges? H. 1. The Bible does not deal in its condition with those not responsible; but the affirmative to the first question, it seems to us, is self-evident. See Deut. 30:19; 1 Cor. 7:14. If children have not sinned against God surely He will not hold them responsible. Jesus saves all from Adam's sin irrespective of character. Children have no sins of their own to condemn them. Will not the blood of Christ avail for them? We may safely leave all these things with God. 2. In the opinion of the writer, no. The 144,000 will have had an especial experience which children could not have. These children and others may stand with this representative company, but not be numbered with them. In other Bible numberings women and children are not included in the numbers, yet they stand with those numbered. 3. No, it is not possible for a mother to train her children for God alone, whatever the surroundings; but united with God, she has all power. Read "Does Motherhood Pay?" in issue of March 7. It takes more than mortal power to save and mold the souls of children. First of all let the mother give her children to God; then let her with Him train them for Him, prayerfully, perseveringly, hopefully.