Does God tell us to have children?

1. Children are part of God's creative plan. After creating Adam and Eve, God commanded that they be fruitful, or have children.
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What God says about having children?

Matthew 19:14

“Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'
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Is having kids a gift from God?

God created the family, and children are a gift from Him. In fact, the Bible says that offspring are a reward from Him! Because of this, God cares about how children are raised and nurtured. Children are a gift from God.
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What the Bible says about having a baby?

"Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me." "And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him."
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What does God say about fertility?

In Genesis 1:28, God said: "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it." Similarly, the psalmist says: "Behold, children are an heritage from the Lord. The fruit of the womb is his reward. Like arrows in the hand of the warrior, so are the children of one's youth.
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Why Would God Allow Good Kids to Die? - Mike Novotny - Time of Grace



Is infertility God's punishment?

Thus, except the story of Abraham and Sarah in Abimelech's court, it can be concluded that infertility is not synonymous with God's punishment. The stories of infertile women in the Bible are lifted to emphasise that God alone is in charge of who can conceive, when and how they can conceive.
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Is it a miracle to have a baby?

Conception is truly a miracle

The fact that conception happens at all is truly a miracle. Failure of the sperm or egg to make an important connection anywhere along this complicated itinerary will prevent pregnancy from occurring.
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What did Jesus say about little children?

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
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Will God not bring to birth?

Who has ever seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her children. Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?" says the LORD.
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Where in the Bible does it say we should reproduce?

God wants us to procreate.

Genesis 1:28 reads, "And God blessed them. And God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth. '" "Be fruitful and multiply."
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Is having a child a blessing?

No matter what part of the world, no matter what ethnicity or background, children are always a blessing. Children remind us that we need to play more, love more, laugh more, and that we need to never stop learning. They remind us that the future and what we fight for now, is for them.
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Why did God give us children?

"God created babies to keep the human race alive," says Ben. God's first command to Adam and Eve was "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it" (Genesis 1:28). Babies are a vital part of God's plan for mankind, and so are good parents.
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Is daughter a blessing from God?

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward” (Psalm 127:3). Daughters are a true blessing from God. I should know. I have FOUR of them!
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Is it moral to have a baby?

Having children is something that has always been considered morally good. Generations and generations of human beings have been raised with the idea that procreating is part of the natural processes of life. To have a child is often considered an important milestone in a person's life most societies.
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What is the purpose of having children?

The idea of bringing another human into the world and the joy of seeing that person go through life is another powerful reason why couples want to have a child. Parents want to see their child grow up and become a productive member of society.
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What does God say about motherhood?

Motherhood is sanctifying, but it is also sweet. Scripture teaches mothers to point children toward Christ by praying for them, modeling faith and character, and training them in wisdom (Prov 1:8, 29:15).
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What does the Bible say about breasts?

Proverbs 5:18b says “…and rejoice with the wife of your youth.” Verse 19b says, “… Let her breast satisfy you at all times.” This scripture does not say that it is the breasts of only a young girl that gives a man satisfaction.
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Is it a sin to give birth?

However, there is no evidence in the Bible that childbirth is a sin – quite the contrary: The first commandment, directed toward all humanity, is, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth” (Genesis 1:28).
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Can a baby go to heaven without being baptized?

Short answer: yes!
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Why does Jesus want us to be like children?

He implies that we are not already this way, that it is not our default state. To change and be more like children in this sense is not to regress, not to abandon maturity or rationality or discernment (Paul later bemoans the follies of adults who exhibit such childishness).
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What does God say about when a child is born?

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
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What does the Bible say about tattoos?

Today they're common everywhere from Maori communities in New Zealand to office parks in Ohio. But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.”
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Can prayer Help Me Get pregnant?

The findings are in the current Journal of Reproductive Health. The researchers found that women who were prayed for became pregnant twice as often as those who did not have people praying for them. The lead author of the report, Dr. Rogerio A.
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How do I ask God for fertility?

Prayer for Conception

You are the God of my fertility. I pray and hold faith in your word. I beg that You plant a seed into my womb Lord. Not just any seed, but a holy and healthy seed of God.
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What is a butterfly baby?

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition that makes skin so fragile that it can tear or blister at the slightest touch. Children born with it are often called “Butterfly Children” because their skin seems as fragile as a butterfly wing. Mild forms may get better with time.
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