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What does the Bible say about children being a blessing?

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The Bible teaches that children are a precious gift and heritage from the Lord, entrusted to families for joyful stewardship and faithful nurture. Psalm 127:3-5 calls them a reward from God, while Psalm 139:13-16 praises his personal, wise care in forming each life. Parents are therefore called to train children in the way of wisdom and faith, as Proverbs 22:6 teaches, trusting God to use such instruction. Isaiah 54:13 celebrates the blessing of children taught by the Lord, and 3 John 1:4 expresses the deep joy of seeing them walk in truth. Children also remind adults of humble dependence upon God, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 18:1-3.

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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.

  • John 16:21

    A woman, when she gives birth, has sorrow, because her time has come. But when she has delivered the child, she doesn't remember the anguish any more, for the joy that a human being is born into the world.

  • Isaiah 54:13

    All your children shall be taught of Yahweh; and great shall be the peace of your children.

  • Psalms 139:13-16

    [13] For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother's womb. [14] I will give thanks to you, For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. [15] My frame wasn't hidden from you, When I was made in secret, Woven together in the depths of the earth. [16] Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there were none of them.

  • Proverbs 17:6

    Children's children are the crown of old men; The glory of children are their parents.

  • 3 John 1:4

    I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.

  • James 1:17

    Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

  • Matthew 18:1-3

    [1] In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?" [2] Jesus called a little child to himself, and set him in the midst of them, [3] and said, "Most assuredly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

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