In the Bible GOD declares that He considers human sacrifice an abomination. In various ancient religions, it was common for children and infants to be sacrificed to pagan “gods” in ritual ceremonies. The best-known example, which is handed down in the Bible, is the so-called Moloch cult. In addition to sexual rites, worship of Moloch also included passing children through fire. If a couple sacrificed their firstborn, it was believed that Moloch would bring financial wealth and future children to the family. Such a ritual sacrifice is neither pleasing to GOD nor is Jesus' death on the cross comparable to this pagan cult.

 

The crucial difference is that Jesus gave his life voluntarily for humanity. An infant, on the other hand, can neither make his own decision nor resist the decision of his parents. GOD the Father, in His omniscience, knew that Jesus would be sinless. For this reason, GOD chose him to redeem humanity before the foundation of the world. GOD also knew in advance that people would kill Jesus. Because Jesus was willing to sacrifice his life, GOD gave him up for all. GOD used people's wickedness to bring them salvation through the death of His Son. Jesus was not forced by GOD against his will. Yet because Jesus loved his Father and people, he was obedient. Jesus himself said that this was his free choice and that he could ask GOD to save him at any time.

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Jesus' sacrifice consists of his selfless sacrifice for all people, even death on the cross; as announced in the 53rd chapter of the book of Isaiah. GOD rewarded this obedience by raising Jesus as the first person from the dead to immortal life and exalting him above all men and angels and placing all power in his hands. Through Jesus' death, everyone who converts to GOD can now receive forgiveness of their sins and participate in eternal life. Jesus' death therefore benefits many people. The ritual sacrificial death of an infant, on the other hand, benefits no one, neither the dead child nor other people.​​​​​

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