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Children Responsibility

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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.

Ephesians 6:4

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:1–4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

Psalms 127:3

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

Ephesians 6:2

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with a promise:

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, don’t provoke your children, so that they won’t be discouraged.

1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

2 Corinthians 12:14

Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

Proverbs 1:8

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching:

Proverbs 23:13–14

Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Proverbs 22:15

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Proverbs 13:24

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

Deuteronomy 6:6–7

These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:7

You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.

Psalms 127:3–5

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 12:5–11

and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, “My son, don’t take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 6:1–3

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 1:8–9

My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching: — read the full passage →

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Colossians 3:23

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Galatians 6:7

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Luke 2:51

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Matthew 22:37

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

Deuteronomy 11:19

You shall teach them your children, talking of them, when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Philippians 4:6

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.

Deuteronomy 21:18–21

If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and though they chasten him, will not listen to them; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 4:10

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

Titus 2:4

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

2 Timothy 1:7

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

1 Timothy 5:4

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Romans 12:2

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Matthew 6:34

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

Isaiah 49:15

“Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you!

James 2:26

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Isaiah 41:10

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Ephesians 6:3

“that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.”

Ephesians 5:1

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

2 Timothy 3:16

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

Colossians 3:1–25

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

John 19:25–26

But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. — read the full passage →

John 15:12

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

Psalms 113:9

He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah!

Romans 1:20

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Ezekiel 18:20

The soul who sins, he shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be on him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on him.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Romans 12:6–7

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — read the full passage →

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

John 13:7

Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Matthew 19:13–14

Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:16

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

2 Timothy 3:1–2

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. — read the full passage →

Colossians 4:1–18

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Colossians 2:1–23

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Romans 8:18

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

Romans 5:8

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

John 19:25–27

But there were standing by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. — read the full passage →

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

John 10:10

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

John 8:32

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

John 8:12

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Luke 6:40

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.

Luke 6:27

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Mark 9:36–37

He took a little child, and set him in their midst. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, — read the full passage →

Matthew 22:39

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 19:26

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Matthew 15:4

For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’

Revelation 1:1–20

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

1 John 4:8

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

1 Timothy 5:16

If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened; that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.

1 Timothy 5:14

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.

Colossians 1:1–29

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:13

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

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