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Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it.
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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.
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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.
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Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of correction will drive it far from him.
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Proverbs 29:15
The rod and rebuke give wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
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Genesis 18:19
For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice, that the LORD may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.'
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Proverbs 13:24
He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Childrearing
Resources
Childrearing (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughChildrearing carries a profound responsibility, as it shapes the trajectory of a child's life. If bad habits, inclinations, and approaches to life are not corrected early, they become deeply ingrained, making change nearly impossible. The burden of overcoming these ingrained patterns is immense, and it is a gift to dedicate …
Childrearing (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughChildrearing carries an awesome responsibility to guide potential into greatness, setting a goal to strive for in our efforts. It involves understanding the chemistry of government through reward, punishment, and charisma, which is akin to a deep respect for higher authority. Building charisma requires a strong relationship with …
Childrearing (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughChildrearing holds a profound significance in the eyes of God, as it shapes the foundation of society and the future of His people. The goal of raising children is not merely to have obedient or quiet offspring, but to produce godly seed, individuals who reflect the character and values that align with God's purpose. This …
Childrearing (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughChildren do not initiate love but reflect it. If a child does not receive a convincing demonstration of this love, he will not become a conductor of love.
Childrearing (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe cannot turn the teaching of our children over to others, but instead must train and educate them to become productive citizens in the Kingdom of God.
Childrearing (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughOur children internalize our values; we teach largely by example. If we do not take seriously the responsibility for rearing our children, somebody else will.
The Importance of Parenting
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is most interested in how a parent affects the spiritual outcome of a child's life and less concerned with how a parent shapes the child's material success.
Are We Losing Our Children?
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe demands of life leave most adults gasping for breath and struggling to shoulder the load. But what effect is this pace having on the next generation?
For more resources, please see the library topic for Childrearing