Scriptures for Parents
Malachi 2:15
Did he not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union? And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and let none of you be faithless to the wife of your youth.
I Peter 5:8-9a
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith,
Psalm 127:1, 3-5
Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Matthew 12:36
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,”
Ephesians 6:12
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
We aren’t fighting our kids, or shouldn’t be. We’re fighting the enemy for our kids.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Matthew 7:13-15
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.”
Jesus’ Example of Obedience
Luke 22:42
saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
John 12:50b
“What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”
John 14:31a
“but I do as the Father has commanded me…”
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),
Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Malachi 2:15
Did he not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union? And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and let none of you be faithless to the wife of your youth.
I Peter 5:8-9a
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith,
Psalm 127:1, 3-5
Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.
Matthew 12:36
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,”
Ephesians 6:12
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
We aren’t fighting our kids, or shouldn’t be. We’re fighting the enemy for our kids.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Matthew 7:13-15
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.”
Jesus’ Example of Obedience
Luke 22:42
saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
John 12:50b
“What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told me.”
John 14:31a
“but I do as the Father has commanded me…”
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise),
Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
