What does the Bible say about children as a blessing?
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The Bible teaches that children are a gracious gift from the Lord, entrusted to parents for joyful stewardship and faithful nurture. Psalm 127:3-5 calls children a heritage and reward from God, portraying them as a source of strength and blessing rather than a burden. This gift does not make parenting easy, but it reminds believers to receive children with gratitude and dependence on God's help. Proverbs 22:6 urges parents to train children in the way of wisdom, grounding them in the fear of the Lord and trusting God to use faithful instruction in their lives.
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- Psalms 127:3-5
[3] Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. [4] As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. [5] Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
- Psalms 127:3
Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.
- Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
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