Guidance for Parents: 15 Scripture Verses on Raising Children God's Way ❤️🙏
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:
1️⃣ Proverbs 22:6 – "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."
✝️ 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.
2️⃣ Deuteronomy 6:7 – "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."
✝️ 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.
3️⃣ Ephesians 6:4 – "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord."
✝️ 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.
4️⃣ Proverbs 29:17 – "Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire."
✝️ 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.
5️⃣ Psalm 127:3 – "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him."
✝️ 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.
6️⃣ Proverbs 23:13-14 – "Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die."
✝️ 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.
7️⃣ Colossians 3:21 – "Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged."
✝️ 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.
8️⃣ Proverbs 1:8-9 – "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."
✝️ Biblical example: In Exodus 20:12, God commands us to honor our father and mother, highlighting the significance of parental guidance and instruction.
9️⃣ Proverbs 22:15 – "Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away."
✝️ 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.
🔟 Psalm 103:13 – "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him."
✝️ 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.
1️⃣1️⃣ Psalm 78:4 – "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."
✝️ 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.
1️⃣2️⃣ Proverbs 13:24 – "Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them."
✝️ 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.
1️⃣3️⃣ Psalm 139:13-14 – "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."
✝️ Biblical example: In Matthew 19:14, Jesus invites children to come to Him, reminding us of the intrinsic value and worth of every child.
1️⃣4️⃣ Proverbs 29:15 – "A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother."
✝️ 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.
1️⃣5️⃣ Matthew 18:3 – "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
✝️ 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.
🙏 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. 🙏❤️
Esther Nyambura (Guest) on May 15, 2020
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39
Nahida (Guest) on May 12, 2020
God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile. – Max Lucado
Mazrui (Guest) on May 9, 2020
The life of faith is a daily adventure of discovering how reliable God is. – Unknown
Daudi (Guest) on May 3, 2020
He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’ – Luke 11:28
Omar (Guest) on April 28, 2020
Faith isn’t a feeling. It’s a choice to trust God even when the road ahead seems uncertain. – Dave Willis
Ramadhan (Guest) on April 25, 2020
Faith is trusting God even when you don’t understand His plan. – Unknown
Victor Kimario (Guest) on April 21, 2020
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7
Janet Sumari (Guest) on April 20, 2020
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
Janet Sumari (Guest) on April 19, 2020
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. – Psalm 100:5
Grace Mushi (Guest) on April 19, 2020
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2
Rukia (Guest) on April 17, 2020
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. – Ephesians 1:7
Joseph Mallya (Guest) on April 17, 2020
John 15:12-15 – "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."
Hekima (Guest) on April 12, 2020
The righteous shall live by faith. – Romans 1:17
John Lissu (Guest) on April 11, 2020
Worry ends where faith begins. – George Mueller
Baridi (Guest) on April 3, 2020
John 14:23-27 – "Jesus replied, ‘Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’"
Victor Kimario (Guest) on April 3, 2020
Matthew 25:14-18 – "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money."
Benjamin Kibicho (Guest) on March 28, 2020
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see
John Mwangi (Guest) on March 19, 2020
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 1:6
Jabir (Guest) on March 15, 2020
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1
Maida (Guest) on March 2, 2020
So simple, yet profound. 🌱 Sometimes, the simplest words are the ones that carry the most meaning, and this quote is a perfect example of that. It’s a beautiful reminder that life doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. I’m going to carry this message with me and try to live more simply and intentionally. Thank you for sharing such a profound and powerful reminder!
Zainab (Guest) on February 25, 2020
Philippians 3:12-14 – "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Ruth Mtangi (Guest) on February 24, 2020
Hebrews 12:1-3 – "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
Henry Sokoine (Guest) on February 15, 2020
Trust in the Lord; He knows the way
Alex Nakitare (Guest) on February 9, 2020
Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right. – Max Lucado
Thomas Mtaki (Guest) on February 9, 2020
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. – Ephesians 2:8
Alex Nakitare (Guest) on February 7, 2020
Faith believes the impossible because it sees the invisible. – Unknown
Rose Amukowa (Guest) on January 28, 2020
So much truth in this! 🌟
Husna (Guest) on January 22, 2020
This really resonates with me. 💬
Amir (Guest) on January 12, 2020
Such wisdom in just a few words. I’ll be thinking about this all day.
Nancy Akumu (Guest) on January 4, 2020
The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot sustain you. – Billy Graham
Janet Mwikali (Guest) on January 3, 2020
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14
Irene Makena (Guest) on December 16, 2019
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
Amani (Guest) on December 13, 2019
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13
Stephen Mushi (Guest) on December 12, 2019
Romans 14:10-12 – "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.' So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."
Andrew Odhiambo (Guest) on December 9, 2019
This quote lifted my spirits!
Grace Mligo (Guest) on December 8, 2019
John 1:14-17 – "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."
Faith Kariuki (Guest) on December 3, 2019
Faith is not blind, but it sees beyond the natural into the supernatural. – Unknown
Grace Minja (Guest) on November 21, 2019
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿
Sharifa (Guest) on November 15, 2019
Matthew 25:35-40 – "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
Charles Wafula (Guest) on November 10, 2019
God is good, all the time!
Mhina (Guest) on November 7, 2019
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Agnes Lowassa (Guest) on November 7, 2019
If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9
Bahati (Guest) on November 3, 2019
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. – Colossians 3:17
Mchuma (Guest) on October 31, 2019
This quote is pure wisdom.
George Ndungu (Guest) on October 21, 2019
This quote brightened my day. 🌞
Rahma (Guest) on October 13, 2019
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. – Ephesians 4:2
Tabitha Okumu (Guest) on October 6, 2019
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Azima (Guest) on October 2, 2019
So simple, yet profound. 🌱
Husna (Guest) on September 17, 2019
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1
Juma (Guest) on September 9, 2019
Short but so impactful! ⚡
Nahida (Guest) on September 6, 2019
The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7
Tabu (Guest) on August 26, 2019
Faith is not about perfect feelings, but a perfect Savior. – Unknown
Rabia (Guest) on August 14, 2019
This one really hit home. I’m going to share it with my friends.
Grace Njuguna (Guest) on August 13, 2019
Exactly what I needed today!
Peter Mwambui (Guest) on August 13, 2019
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers will be able to separate us from the love of God. – Romans 8:38-39
Anna Mchome (Guest) on August 5, 2019
God's mercy is new every morning
Janet Mbithe (Guest) on August 2, 2019
Faith is not hoping God can, it’s knowing God will. – Unknown
Mary Njeri (Guest) on August 2, 2019
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end. – Lamentations 3:22
Patrick Mutua (Guest) on July 30, 2019
In faith, all things are possible
Yusuf (Guest) on July 21, 2019
Matthew 6:25-27 – "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"