Parenting Guidance in Proverbs
- Wisdom for raising children: Proverbs 29:17 – “Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.”
The Significance of a Child in the Bible
- Verses affirming the value of children: Psalm 127:3-5 – “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”
Teaching Children About God’s Love
- Verses to share with children: Matthew 19:14 – “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.'”
Prayers for Parental Love
- Biblical prayers for strength and wisdom: James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
- Biblical examples and verses: Colossians 3:13 – “Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Faith-Based Parenting in Modern Times
- Applying biblical principles today: 2 Timothy 1:5 – “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.”
Raising a Child With Compassion and Empathy
- Verses encouraging kindness: Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
