[Jim Farmer]

Ephesians 5:1-7 tells us that we are but children. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; It goes on: Ephesians 5:3-7 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them.


Children have no concept of morality. They need to be told what is acceptable and what is not. This is why the judicial system treats children differently to adults. Children do not know right from wrong. And nor would we, if the Lord did not tell us, as he does for example, in the passage from Ephesians above.