Topic

Abusing Children

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Matthew 18:6–7

but whoso shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it is profitable for him that a great millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depth of the sea. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:4

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Matthew 18:1–35

In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — read the full passage →

Revelation 21:8

But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

Philippians 3:2

Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the concision:

2 Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Proverbs 23:13

Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.

Psalms 91:1–16

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.

Matthew 18:6

but whoso shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it is profitable for him that a great millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be sunk in the depth of the sea.

Proverbs 23:14

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

Psalms 127:3

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward.

Matthew 18:5

And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me:

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

James 1:27

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Mark 10:14

But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.

Mark 9:42

And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it were better for him if a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

Matthew 18:10

See that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Deuteronomy 21:20–21

and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 1:17

learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

Proverbs 19:18

Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.

Titus 2:4

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

2 Timothy 1:7

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 7:1–40

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Luke 17:2

It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.

Matthew 5:44

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

James 1:19–20

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

1 Corinthians 13:4–5

Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →

Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.

Proverbs 23:13–14

Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 22:24

Make no friendship with a man that is given to anger; And with a wrathful man thou shalt not go:

Proverbs 19:19

A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again.

Proverbs 11:29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Psalms 147:3

He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.

Psalms 127:3–5

Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; Andthe fruit of the womb ishisreward. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Exodus 21:22

And if men strive together, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart, and yet no harm follow; he shall be surely fined, according as the woman’s husband shall lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

Psalms 137:9

Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones Against the rock.

Exodus 23:7

Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

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