Dictionary of Bible Themes An attitude of simple trust and faith, to be distinguished from childishness. It is commended by Scripture as an appropriate attitude for the believer to take towards God. Psalms 103:13God treats his people like children See also Numbers 11:12Isaiah 49:15; 66:13 Jeremiah 31:20 Hosea 11:1-4 Romans 8:14-17 Galatians 4:1-7 Psalms 131:2 God's people should respond to God as children to a parent In trust 1 Peter 1:14In obedience Luke 9:46-48In humility See also pp Mt 18:2-5 1 Kings 3:7pp Mk 9:33-37 Mark 10:13-15Solomon In innocence See also pp Mt 19:13-14 Luke 10:21pp Lk 18:15-17 Ephesians 5:1-2See also In imitating a model 1 John 3:101 Thessalonians 2:7 Childlikeness is reflected in pastoral care See also 1 John 2:281 Corinthians 3:1-3 Childlikeness is to be distinguished from immature childishness See also Hebrews 5:12-6:1See also 1040 God, fatherhood5664 children 5902 maturity 8020 faith 8030 trust 8276 humility 8277 innocence 8305 meekness 8331 reliability 8352 thankfulness 8453 obedience |
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