• Proverbs 22:6
    Train up a child in the way he should go,
    And when he is old he will not depart from it.

     
  • Ephesians 6:4
    And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.
     
  • Deuteronomy 6:5-9
    You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 'And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. 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.
     
  • Proverbs 22:15
    Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
    The rod of correction will drive it far from him.

     
  • Proverbs 29:15
    The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
    But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

     
  • Psalm 127:3-5
    Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,
    The fruit of the womb is a reward.
    Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
    So are the children of one's youth.
    Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
    They shall not be ashamed,
    But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

     
  • Malachi 2:13-16
    And this is the second thing you do:
    You cover the altar of the LORD with tears,
    With weeping and crying;
    So He does not regard the offering anymore,
    Nor receive it with goodwill from your hands.
    Yet you say, "For what reason?"
    Because the LORD has been witness
    Between you and the wife of your youth,
    With whom you have dealt treacherously;
    Yet she is your companion
    And your wife by covenant.
    But did He not make them one,
    Having a remnant of the Spirit?
    And why one?
    He seeks godly offspring.
    Therefore take heed to your spirit,
    And let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth.
    "For the LORD God of Israel says
    That He hates divorce,
    For it covers one's garment with violence,"
    Says the LORD of hosts.
    "Therefore take heed to your spirit,
    That you do not deal treacherously."

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Parenting


Resources

Where Are the Parents?

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Parents must act as the moral and ethical voice to guide the energies and aspirations of youth, yet many seem hesitant to correct their children. Failing to provide direction can doom young people to lifetimes of grief and ruin, underscoring the urgent need for active parental guidance.


The Importance of Parenting

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Parenting holds a significant place in shaping a child's life, though its influence may be less than commonly believed. Some argue that life outcomes are determined 45-50 percent by genetics, 45-50 percent by outside-the-home socialization influenced by parental decisions on housing and schooling, and only 0-10 percent by …


Crucial Parenting Principles

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Parenting in these times is fraught with challenges as external pressures from childcare experts, social media, intrusive local governments, friends, and relations often undermine parental authority. Public disciplining of a child can quickly become the subject of viral criticism, leading to scrutiny or intervention by social …


Parenting (Part 5): Methods

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Parenting is a vital responsibility with the profound purpose of producing godly seed for God's Kingdom. This goal underscores the urgency and significance of raising children in a godly manner. While methods are important, the primary focus must be on the aim of nurturing children toward righteousness, ensuring that the …


Parenting (Part 1): Principles

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The state of parenting in America today raises serious concerns, as it often appears that children are left to rear themselves while parents are preoccupied with other pursuits. In the wake of tragic events like the Columbine High School massacre, it becomes evident that negligent parenting can play a significant role in such …


Parenting (Part 4): Discipline

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Parenthood is a partnership with God in which parents mold godly character in their children so that they may enter the Kingdom of God. This high purpose requires that all parenting methods align with God's will and the instruction of His Word, the only true authority for childrearing. God the Father serves as the standard and …


Parenting (Part 3): Mothers

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Parenting forms a central element of the Christian life because God reveals Himself as Father and requires His children to imitate His pattern of childrearing. This responsibility stands as a paramount duty rather than a secondary task that may be delegated to others. The biblical family structure places the father at the head …


Parenting (Part 2): Fathers

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Patriarchy is family organization with the father having ultimate authority. The husband's role, grounded in love, must not be abusive or domineering.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Parenting