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2. How do you evaluate Jesus' carelessness in not going home with His parents when they left Jerusalem? (2:43 & 44). Was Jesus at fault or they? Was it the difference between an error in judgement and sin, if any? I believe this was an intentional act on Jesus' part. At age 12, I don't think he was fully aware of what his future held, but I do believe he had a level of spiritual discernment that caused him to seek and follow God's direction in his life which included his staying in the temple during this particular trip to Jerusalem. This time without his family gave him three uninterrupted days to listen, question, and learn from the spiritual leaders of the day. He was where God instructed him to be. It provided the line of demarcation between his earthly responsibilities and his divine birthright. Following God means not following others- even family.