Raising Teenagers

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

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

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

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

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; — read the full passage →

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

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

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

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord. — read the full passage →

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

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

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

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

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

My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: — read the full passage →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; — read the full passage →

And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart; — read the full passage →

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; — read the full passage →

Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done. — read the full passage →

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: — read the full passage →

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day, yea and for ever.

We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of Jehovah, And his strength, and his wondrous works that he hath done. — read the full passage →

Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof: — read the full passage →

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

Ye shall make you no idols, neither shall ye rear you up a graven image, or a pillar, neither shall ye place any figured stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am Jehovah your God. — read the full passage →

having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I have put away childish things.

If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

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

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →

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

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

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.

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father chasteneth not? — read the full passage →

and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Then there come to Jesus from Jerusalem Pharisees and scribes, saying, — read the full passage →

The soul that sinneth, it 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 upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: — read the full passage →

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul; and ye shall bind them for a sign upon your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes. — read the full passage →

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into which he entered, himself and his disciples. — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

Asa troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So isa righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall pay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. — read the full passage →

And the man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man with the help of Jehovah. — read the full passage →

Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. — read the full passage →

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel. — read the full passage →

Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee.

And God spake all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also. — read the full passage →

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. — read the full passage →

Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one: — read the full passage →

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

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

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. — read the full passage →

And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: he will take your sons, and appoint them unto him, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and they shall run before his chariots;

All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, even the fruit of righteousness.

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? — read the full passage →

But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

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 →

Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.

And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.

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

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

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →

Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:

Unto thee, O Jehovah, will I call: My rock, be not thou deaf unto me; Lest, if thou be silent unto me, I become like them that go down into the pit. — read the full passage →

For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons did bring a curse upon themselves, and he restrained them not.

They chose new gods; Then was war in the gates: Was there a shield or spear seen Among forty thousand in Israel?

Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.