Matthew 18:10 states, "See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven." In the context, "these little ones" could either apply to those who believe in Him (v. 6) or it could refer to the little children (vv. 3-5). This is the key passage when the discussion of guardian angels comes up. There is no doubt that good angels help protect (Daniel 6:20-23; 2 Kings 6:13-17), reveal information (Acts 7:52-53; Luke 1:11-20), guide (Matthew 1:20-21; Acts 8:26), provide for (Genesis 21-17-20; 1 Kings 19:5-7), and minister to believers in general (Hebrews 1:14). There are so many more instances of these in Scripture.
The question that is difficult to answer is whether each person or each believer has an angel assigned to him/her. In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel had the archangel (Michael) assigned to it (Daniel 10:21; 12:1), but you do not have anywhere in Scripture where it states that an angel was "assigned" to an individual (they were sometimes sent to individuals on different instances but no mention of "permanent" assignment is given). One commentator states that the Jews had fully developed the belief in guardian angels during the time between the Old and New Testament periods. Some early church fathers believed that each person had not only a good angel assigned to him/her but also a demon as well (I am not sure who they believed assigned the demon, whether Satan or God). But at any rate, the belief in guardian angels has been around for a long time.
If one is to understand from the Matthew 18:10 passage that guardian angels are referred to, it would seem that these angels are not in an active duty, but rather "always see the face of" the Father in heaven. The active duty or oversight seems then to come more from God than the angels. In our society today, it is "in" to believe in angels. We have movies that focus on angels; we have series on TV which portray angels as being assigned to help. Scripture makes it clear that although angels possess superhuman power and knowledge, they are created beings just as we are and are "nothing" in comparison with God. As such, they are not to be worshipped (Exodus 20:1-6; Colossians 2:18). Rather, worship is to be reserved for the Trinity alone. Unfortunately, while the shows about angels give lip service to God, the Son of God is rarely mentioned (if at all). And God says, in John 5:23 that if one does not honor the Son, he does not honor the Father who sent Him.
2007-02-24 06:34:12
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answered by Freedom 7
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We all have guardian angels even as children.
Matthew 18:10 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.
2007-02-24 05:46:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Some times I see in my dreams a certain story that it really happen in my coming days .so I believe in our mighty God and by what you call guardian angel.
2007-02-24 05:54:55
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answered by Khalid A 1
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Maybe, i like to think that i have a guardian angel.
2007-02-24 05:43:16
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answer #4
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answered by Becky G 2
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I have a guardian angel, it's otherwise called my voice of reason.
2007-02-24 05:48:35
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answered by Anonymous
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Angels do not have wings.We do not by any means have a personal Angel,However Angels are sent to us when needed.
Humans do not become Angels.
2007-02-24 05:42:47
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answered by gwhiz1052 7
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i think of human beings could have father or mom angels or angels sent to do particular issues in the international. it rather is interior the Bible, yet there is no longer too lots explanation as to what place Angels play. i think of its definitely what God calls for of them as unfavourable to everybody strictly having a father or mom angel. after all it rather is God who consistently watches our each flow.
2016-11-25 20:59:03
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answer #7
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answered by stiefel 4
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No, I got a huge invisible fire-breathing dragon.
2007-02-24 05:43:39
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answered by Anonymous
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we all have 4-6,they were always angels,never human
2007-02-24 05:41:32
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answered by jewel 4
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We all have many Angels sent by God.
2007-02-24 06:20:04
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answered by jasmin2236 7
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