What does the Bible say about the nature of children?
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The Bible teaches that all humans, including children, are born in sin and are children of wrath (Ephesians 2:3).
The Bible clearly states that children are not born innocent or good; rather, they inherit a sinful nature. In Ephesians 2:3, we see that all people, including children, are described as 'children of wrath.' This implies that from birth, they are under the wrath of God due to their inherent sinfulness. David reinforces this idea in Psalm 51:5, where he states he was 'brought forth in iniquity.' Thus, children share the same sinful nature as adults and are in need of salvation just like everyone else.
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