What does the Bible say about parent advice?
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The Bible teaches that parents are called to receive children as God’s gifts and to raise them with loving instruction, faithful discipline, and humble dependence on the Lord. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 urges parents to make God’s Word part of daily life, while Proverbs 22:6 commends purposeful training in the way of wisdom. Fathers especially are warned in Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21 not to provoke or crush their children, but to nurture them in the Lord’s discipline and instruction. Proverbs commends timely correction as an expression of love, not anger or cruelty. Psalm 127:3-5 reminds families that children belong to God, so parents should pray, teach, correct, and trust the Lord to work in their hearts.
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- Proverbs 22:6 9 votes
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
- Ephesians 6:4 8 votes
You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- Colossians 3:21 7 votes
Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.
- Proverbs 13:24 6 votes
One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
- Proverbs 23:13-14 6 votes
[13] Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. [14] Punish him with the rod, And save his soul from Sheol.
- Proverbs 19:18 6 votes
Discipline your son, for there is hope; Don't be a willing party to his death.
- Deuteronomy 6:6-7 5 votes
[6] These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; [7] and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
- Psalms 127:3-5 5 votes
[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.
- Proverbs 29:17 5 votes
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
- Proverbs 1:8 4 votes
My son, listen to your father's instruction, And don't forsake your mother's teaching:
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