Scripture Library: Parenting

Biblical Definition of Parenting: raise offspring, forefathers, ancestors

“Start children off on the way they should go,and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” ~Proverbs 22:6

“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” ~Proverbs 3:11–12

“Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” ~Colossians 3:21

“Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents..” ~Proverbs 29:15 MSG

“A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.” ~Proverbs 13:24 MSG

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” ~Psalm 127:3

“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 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. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” ~Deuteronomy 6:6-9

“Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity…” ~Titus 2:7

“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.” ~Proverbs 1:8-9

“…Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.” ~1 Peter 5:3

“Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.” ~Proverbs 29:17

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” ~Ephesians 6:1-4