[Biblemat] Do children have special angels? (question/answer)

[Don Martin]

Hello Matt,

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You asked:

Is there a verse in the Bible that speaks of children having guardian angels
that are always in the presence of God

Reply:

Matthew 18: 10 is the verse you seek.

"10: Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto
you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father
which is in heaven" (Matt. 18).

The "little ones" of the verse, based on the context, referrs to those being
caused to sinned or "offended."  Hence, the referrence is to God's people as
opposed to little children (see beginning in verse seven).  I recommend you
read, "The Truth about Angels" located in www.bibletruths.net   When on the
home page, enter through the door and click on "Archives and Index" in the
directory.  When on the Archives page, click on "Angels" in the Subject
Index Box.  I shall insert below the addendum to the article that pertains
to your good question:

"Addendum regarding Matthew 18: 10: There is absolutely no doubt that angels
have had an active role and part in the affairs of man. Angels were involved
in the giving of the Ten Commandment Law to Moses and are presented as
escorting Lazarus to Abraham's bosom (Acts 7: 53, Lk. 16: 22). It is also
undeniable that angels have a special interest in man's salvation (Lk. 15:
10). It is also apparent that Jesus' language, "Take heed that ye despise
not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their
angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven" is
teaching the existence of a special angelic connection between "these little
ones" and angels (Matt. 18: 10). The essential question is in what manner
and to what extent is there an angelic connection?

     The expression "their angels" (hoi aggelio auton) indicates intimacy in
the connection, so much so that one should not despise one of "these little
ones." These angels ("their angels") themselves have a consequential
connection by reason of they "do always behold the face of my Father which
is in heaven."

     Many believe that "their angels" is teaching a special angelic
connection, awareness, and posture "between" angels in general and the saved
in general (cp. Heb. 1: 14).

     Some contend the verse is teaching more. They are persuaded Matthew 18:
10 teaches that each individual saved person has his own specific angel
assigned to him. This assigned angel they call "a guardian angel."

     Regarding the first view, there is no doubt. However, the second view
requires some imaginative exercise.

     For sure, any view regarding man and angels in any providential
circumstance must not present angels as interfering with man's free moral
agency, responsibilities, or acting inharmoniously with the gospel (Jn. 7:
17; Acts 2: 40; Gal. 1: 6-9, I Cor. 13: 8-10)."

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Cordially,
Don Martin