Guidance for Parents: 15 Scripture Verses on Raising Children God's Way β€οΈπ
Being a parent is a beautiful and rewarding journey, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. As Christian parents, we have the incredible opportunity to raise our children in the way of the Lord, instilling godly values and teachings in their hearts. In times of confusion or uncertainty, turning to the Scriptures can provide us with the guidance and wisdom we need. Here are 15 scripture verses on raising children God's way, along with biblical examples, to inspire and encourage you on this incredible journey:
1οΈβ£ Proverbs 22:6 β "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Luke 2:41-52, we see how Jesus, even as a child, was obedient to His earthly parents and grew in wisdom and stature, pleasing both God and man.
2οΈβ£ Deuteronomy 6:7 β "Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Genesis 18:19, God commends Abraham for his faithfulness in teaching his children and his household to keep the way of the Lord.
3οΈβ£ Ephesians 6:4 β "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Matthew 3:17, we witness God's affirmation of Jesus as His beloved Son, showing us the importance of unconditional love and support in our parenting.
4οΈβ£ Proverbs 29:17 β "Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Hebrews 12:6, we learn that God disciplines those He loves, reminding us of the importance of discipline in raising our children.
5οΈβ£ Psalm 127:3 β "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Genesis 33:5, we see how Jacob's children were a blessing to him, reminding us of the precious gift our children are in our lives.
6οΈβ£ Proverbs 23:13-14 β "Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die."
βοΈ Biblical example: In 1 Samuel 3:13, Eli failed to discipline his sons, resulting in dire consequences. This serves as a reminder of the importance of corrective discipline in our parenting.
7οΈβ£ Colossians 3:21 β "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Matthew 15:4-6, Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for not honoring their parents, emphasizing the need for respect and honor in our relationships with our children.
8οΈβ£ Proverbs 1:8-9 β "Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Exodus 20:12, God commands us to honor our father and mother, highlighting the significance of parental guidance and instruction.
9οΈβ£ Proverbs 22:15 β "Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Luke 15:11-32, the parable of the prodigal son teaches us about the importance of discipline and correction in redirecting our children towards righteousness.
π Psalm 103:13 β "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Matthew 7:11, Jesus highlights the loving nature of our heavenly Father, reminding us of the importance of extending compassion and understanding to our children.
1οΈβ£1οΈβ£ Psalm 78:4 β "We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Exodus 12:26-27, God commands the Israelites to pass on the story of the Passover to their children, emphasizing the significance of sharing God's goodness and faithfulness with future generations.
1οΈβ£2οΈβ£ Proverbs 13:24 β "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them."
βοΈ Biblical example: In 1 Samuel 2:22-25, we witness Eli's failure to discipline his sons, revealing the consequences of neglecting discipline in our parenting.
1οΈβ£3οΈβ£ Psalm 139:13-14 β "For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Matthew 19:14, Jesus invites children to come to Him, reminding us of the intrinsic value and worth of every child.
1οΈβ£4οΈβ£ Proverbs 29:15 β "A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother."
βοΈ Biblical example: In 1 Kings 1:6, we witness the tragic consequences of David's failure to discipline his son Adonijah, underscoring the importance of discipline in our parenting.
1οΈβ£5οΈβ£ Matthew 18:3 β "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
βοΈ Biblical example: In Mark 10:14-15, Jesus teaches us the importance of childlike faith and humility, reminding us to nurture these qualities in our children.
π May these scripture verses and biblical examples guide and inspire you as you embark on the incredible journey of raising your children in God's way. Trust in His wisdom, seek His guidance, and may His blessings be upon you and your family always. Amen. πβ€οΈ
Faith Kariuki (Guest) on February 26, 2017
I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, βMove from here to there,β and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. β Matthew 17:20
Jacob Kiplangat (Guest) on February 26, 2017
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds
Nassor (Guest) on February 21, 2017
This is so relatable!
Grace Mligo (Guest) on February 7, 2017
The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. β Hebrews 13:6
Thomas Mwakalindile (Guest) on January 19, 2017
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. β Matthew 6:34
David Kawawa (Guest) on January 18, 2017
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. β Deuteronomy 31:6
Nancy Komba (Guest) on January 18, 2017
Faith is trusting in God when life doesnβt make sense. β Rick Warren
Kijakazi (Guest) on January 16, 2017
John 1:14-17 β "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, 'This is the one I spoke about when I said, "He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me."' Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."
Jaffar (Guest) on January 11, 2017
Faith does not make things easy, but it makes them possible. β Luke 1:37
Abdullah (Guest) on January 2, 2017
Faith is the light that guides you through darkness. β Unknown
Sarafina (Guest) on December 27, 2016
Matthew 6:19-21 β "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Jamila (Guest) on December 22, 2016
Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. β Hebrews 12:1-2
Miriam Mchome (Guest) on December 8, 2016
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. β Saint Augustine
Robert Okello (Guest) on November 30, 2016
To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible. β Thomas Aquinas
Vincent Mwangangi (Guest) on November 19, 2016
God's promises are always true
Jane Malecela (Guest) on November 18, 2016
I always feel a sense of peace after reading quotes from your site.
Zuhura (Guest) on November 17, 2016
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 β "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you donβt fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Saidi (Guest) on November 16, 2016
He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. β 1 Thessalonians 5:24
Sekela (Guest) on November 7, 2016
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. β 1 John 1:7
Margaret Mahiga (Guest) on November 5, 2016
Just perfectβso motivating!
Hekima (Guest) on November 4, 2016
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. β John 14:1
Anna Sumari (Guest) on November 2, 2016
Inspiring words, Iβm sharing this!
Rahma (Guest) on October 20, 2016
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. β Matthew 6:33
Warda (Guest) on October 8, 2016
Inspiring words, Iβm sharing this! π
Tambwe (Guest) on September 20, 2016
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. β Ephesians 2:8
Isaac Kiptoo (Guest) on September 16, 2016
Philippians 3:20-21 β "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body."
Dorothy Mwakalindile (Guest) on September 13, 2016
In faith, all things are possible
Janet Sumaye (Guest) on September 5, 2016
1 John 3:16-18 β "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Patrick Kidata (Guest) on September 1, 2016
Very motivating and powerful!
Lucy Kimotho (Guest) on August 31, 2016
Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains
Salima (Guest) on August 31, 2016
1 Peter 1:3-5 β "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by Godβs power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."
Mwanais (Guest) on August 29, 2016
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 β "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
Betty Akinyi (Guest) on August 24, 2016
Faith is resting in the fact that God has everything under control. β Unknown
Mary Njeri (Guest) on August 21, 2016
Great motivation for the day!
Rahma (Guest) on August 17, 2016
Ephesians 4:1-3 β "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
Mwanahawa (Guest) on August 10, 2016
Short but so impactful!
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on August 8, 2016
Such great wisdom in few words!
Zubeida (Guest) on July 30, 2016
I love the simplicity and depth of this quoteβso much wisdom!
Rose Waithera (Guest) on July 22, 2016
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. β Isaiah 43:2
Victor Malima (Guest) on June 24, 2016
I love how quotes can speak so deeply with just a few words.
Tambwe (Guest) on June 20, 2016
Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them. β Mahalia Jackson
Mwajabu (Guest) on June 19, 2016
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. β 1 Peter 5:10
Mwajabu (Guest) on June 19, 2016
He must increase, but I must decrease. β John 3:30
Ali (Guest) on June 17, 2016
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! β Psalm 31:24
Nancy Kabura (Guest) on June 10, 2016
Faith isnβt believing without proof but trusting without reservation. β Unknown
Monica Adhiambo (Guest) on June 10, 2016
We must walk by faith and not by sight, trusting that God is leading us even when we donβt understand His ways. β Unknown
Mwakisu (Guest) on June 9, 2016
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. β Romans 10:17
Samuel Omondi (Guest) on June 8, 2016
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. β Isaiah 41:10
Peter Mugendi (Guest) on June 7, 2016
This quote is pure wisdom. π‘
Victor Sokoine (Guest) on June 4, 2016
Exactly what I needed today! π This quote resonates so deeply with what Iβm going through right now. Itβs amazing how a few simple words can carry so much wisdom and relevance. Truly, it feels like this quote was handpicked for me, as it speaks to the challenges and emotions Iβve been facing lately. Thank you so much for sharing thisβitβs given me the push I needed to keep going and remain hopeful!
Rahim (Guest) on May 30, 2016
Very motivating and powerful! πͺπ₯
Biashara (Guest) on May 14, 2016
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. β James 1:5
Halimah (Guest) on May 11, 2016
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. β Psalm 46:1
Christopher Oloo (Guest) on May 7, 2016
For we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. β Romans 8:37
Shani (Guest) on May 5, 2016
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. β Proverbs 18:10
Kiza (Guest) on May 1, 2016
1 John 2:15-17 β "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the worldβthe lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of lifeβcomes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
Abdullah (Guest) on April 29, 2016
This quote makes me reflect on my life decisions. Amazing how words can be so powerful.
Josephine Nekesa (Guest) on April 25, 2016
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. β 1 Peter 4:8
Fadhila (Guest) on April 25, 2016
For nothing will be impossible with God. β Luke 1:37
Nuru (Guest) on April 21, 2016
This is so relatable! π