(June 30, 2015)
The
doctrine of salvation for children under the age of eight leads to some interesting
understandings. First, the reality is that
for a long time (and still today in some parts of the world) a majority of
children died before the age of eight.
That would seem to indicate that salvation is more common than first
thought. I am not sure how that works
out, but I trust that it does and am grateful for it.
The
second thought is just how perfect the Lord’s justice and mercy are. The Lord is not going to condemn us for
things that happen completely outside of our control any more than He would
condemn children for what is happening outside of their control. I am currently in a very difficult and
painful position, and yet I can trust that the Lord will make things right and
not condemn me for things I cannot change but rather will judge me for the
things which I am doing and the ways I do act.
This is a tender mercy from Him.
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