Guardian Angels
Scripture teaches that God commissions angels to protect and serve his people. 'He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways,' says Psalm 91, and 'the angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him.' Jesus warned, '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.' Hebrews calls angels 'ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation.' Whether each believer has one assigned guardian angel is not stated directly, and Christians have held different views; what is clear is that God's care includes the unseen help of his angels.
Key Passages
Their Angels Behold the Face of My Father
Matthew 18:10
Jesus teaches that even the least regarded believers are precious to God, with angels before the Father's face.
10ake 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.
He Shall Give His Angels Charge
Psalms 91:11-12
The psalm promises angelic protection to those who make the Most High their dwelling place.
11or he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
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Satan quoted Psalm 91:11-12 when tempting Jesus, twisting its promise of angelic protection.
When Peter knocked at the door after his escape from prison, the believers said, 'It is his angel.'
Hebrews calls angels 'ministering spirits.'
Scripture never names a personal guardian angel, and Christians differ on whether each person has one.