raising children
What does the Bible say about raising children? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
4And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but educate them with the discipline and correction of the Lord.
15The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother.
24He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
21Fathers, do not provoke your children to indignation, lest they lose heart.
3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb. 4Like arrows in the hand of the powerful, so are the sons of those who have been cast out. 5Blessed is the man who has filled his desire from these things. He will not be confounded when he speaks to his enemies at the gate.
7And you shall explain them to your sons. And you shall meditate upon them sitting in your house, and walking on a journey, when lying down and when rising up.
15Foolishness has been bound to the heart of a child, and a rod of discipline shall cause it to flee.
17Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
13Do not be willing to take away discipline from a child. For if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
18Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.
5A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated.
14Yet truly, Jesus said to them: “Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these.”
13All your children will be taught by the Lord. And great will be the peace of your children.
6And these words, which I instruct to you this day, shall be in your heart. 7And you shall explain them to your sons. And you shall meditate upon them sitting in your house, and walking on a journey, when lying down and when rising up.
13Do not be willing to take away discipline from a child. For if you strike him with the rod, he will not die. 14You will strike him with the rod, and so shall you deliver his soul from Hell.
8But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.