In childhood, Jesus did the works of an obedient child. He spoke and acted with the wisdom of a child, and not of a man, honoring His parents, and carrying out their wishes in helpful ways, according to the ability of a child. But at each stage of His development He was perfect, with the simple, natural grace of a sinless life. The Sacred Record says of His childhood, “The Child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon Him.” And of His youth it is recorded, “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:40, 52. {CT 141.1}

I barndommen, gjorde Jesus et lydigt barns gerninger. Han talte og handlede med et barns visdom, og som en mand, ærede Sine forældre, og gennemførte deres ønsker på hjælpsomme måder, efter et barns evner. Men på ethvert stade i Hans udvikling var Han fuldkommen, med en syndfri enkelt og naturlig nådegave. Den Hellige optegnelse af Hans barndom siger: »Og barnet voksede og blev stærkt og fyldtes af visdom; og Guds nåde var over det.« Og om hans ungdom står der: »Og Jesus gik frem i visdom og vækst og yndest hos Gud og mennesker.« Luk. 2,40.52.