Children are a Blessing of the Lord

How should the church view children in light of biblical teaching?Robert Bosley emphasizes the need for the church to embrace the biblical perspective on children, recognizing them as blessings and gifts from the Lord. This viewpoint aligns with the dominion mandate seen in Genesis and reiterated to Noah after the flood. While some may think the Great Commission has replaced this mandate, Bosley argues that both are essential. The goal is to fill the earth with people who love and worship God, combining the call to be fruitful and multiply with the mission to make disciples.Bosley also addresses the cultural disdain for children, advocating for a reaffirmation of the goodness of having families. While raising children is not always easy, it is a significant way of filling the world with God's image bearers. He challenges the notion that having children is prohibitively expensive, suggesting that it's possible to raise children without succumbing to materialistic pressures. Encouraging larger families reflects the historical and scriptural image of Christian families, aiming for more than just the minimalistic view prevalent in today's culture.Psalm 127:3 (NKJV): "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward."