What does the Bible say about children and parents?
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The Bible teaches that children are a gracious gift from God, called to honor and obey their parents, while parents are called to raise them with loving, faithful discipline and instruction in the Lord. Psalm 127:3 receives children as the Lord’s heritage, and Proverbs 22:6 urges purposeful training in godly wisdom. Ephesians 6:1-4 and Colossians 3:20-21 command children’s obedience while warning fathers not to provoke or discourage them. Parental authority is therefore neither harsh control nor neglect, but a stewardship shaped by God’s fatherly care. Proverbs 13:24 and 29:17 commend corrective discipline, rightly joined with affection, patience, and the gospel hope that God alone changes hearts.
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- Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
- Ephesians 6:1-4
[1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: [3] "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." [4] You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- Ephesians 6:4
You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
- 2 Corinthians 12:14
Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
- Proverbs 13:24
One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
- Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
- Colossians 3:21
Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.
- Psalms 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
- Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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