Scripture teaches that children are a precious gift from God, and their care is a sacred responsibility. According to Psalms, children are a heritage and a blessing, and their upbringing is a vital part of a family's faith and legacy. The book of Proverbs advises parents to \"train up a child in the way they should go,\" while Ephesians emphasizes the importance of parental guidance and discipline. In Mark's Gospel, Jesus welcomes children and teaches that they are precious to God, and 1 Timothy reminds believers of their duty to provide for and care for their families, especially their children.
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If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.