This is because children are placed in the care of guardians and teachers until the time their parents have set.
At the time God has decided, the king of the north will invade the southern kingdom again, but this time, things will be different.
At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen!
Stay joined to me and let my teachings become part of you. Then you can pray for whatever you want, and your prayer will be answered.
Ten thousand people may teach you about Christ, but I am your only father. You became my children when I told you about Christ Jesus,
In fact, the Law was our teacher. It was supposed to teach us until we had faith and were acceptable to God.
Children who are under age are no better off than slaves, even though everything their parents own will some day be theirs.
That is how it was with us. We were like children ruled by the powers of this world.